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I may have a cyst on my tonsil what can i do at home to help it some yellowish stuff came out it last night. it first appeared during my sinus infecti?

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Dr. Vandana Kumra answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Gargle: If you have debris coming off a tonsil, drink more fluids and gargle several times every day. If symptoms persist, see an ent.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 7/17/2018

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