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A 16-year-old female asked:

Symptoms: cough, runny nose, sore throat, green mucus, holes in tonsils, vomitting. what could this be? my boyfriend believes they are tonsil stones, but he hasn't had the symptoms and he doesn't want to go to the doctor. i believe it's tonsillitis.

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Dr. Robert Kwokanswered

Pediatrics 35 years experience

Dr. can check throat: New throat pain can be from a strep throat infection (antibiotics are needed), a cold virus, influenza (Tamiflu may be needed), or from some other cause such as allergies or irritants. Usually, a person sees the doctor if the sore throat is bothersome, is with moderate or high fever, or with much coughing or worrisome symptoms. Throat lozenges and Tylenol (acetaminophen) or Motrin can lessen pain.

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Could I have a chemical burn in my throat? Hello, i woke up with a sore throat yesterday. The back of it is white. My tonsils are swollen but, no pus pockets. I have had tonsillitis in the past. Beside a slight flemmy cough, I have no other symptoms. I go

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A female asked:

Sore throat, doc says not tonsillitis 'yet'. Swollen and very dry tonsils. Water will not moisten them. Every time I swallow I want to gag.

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A 17-year-old male asked:

There is a sore white spot underneath my tonsil. It is not a tonsil stone, I know that for sure. My best bet is that it is Tonsillitis or another infection. Should I visit the doctor fast or are there any at-home remedies?

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A 34-year-old member asked:

I have chronic tonsilitis. Sore throats. I have been told by 4 doctors that I need my tonsils out how long can I be putting this off?

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Week ago- fever 38C, tightened throat, hoarse voice, dry cough- doc said mild tonsilitis, now good, but 1 swollen tonsil, tighten. throat on this side?

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