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Is there an effective home remedy for mild tonsilitis? i am allergic to many antibiotics and my strep test is negative.
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Honey,tea,and lemon : Hot tea, honey as the sweetener , lemon juice.
Answered 4/8/2013
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Gargle: Gargle with warm saline solution or tea with lemon. This should help and your symptoms should resolve in a few days.
Answered 1/6/2014
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