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Swollen tonsils with pus. hurts to swallow and ear hurts as well and i have a cough. there's a lot of phlegm. can't sleep well since my throat hurts ?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Mgt: These symptoms are indicative of an infection. Do you have a fever? history of contact with anyone who may have Strep infection? I would recommend seeing your PCP and they can obtain a culture as indicated. You may need antibiotics. If you have respiratory difficulty, a chest imaging study may be ordered.

Answered 7/15/2016

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