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A member asked:
I have a peritonsillar abscess and a piece of my tonsil is hanging off. should i be concerned ? should i try to remove it or will it fall off by itsel
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See doctor: What you described is not a do it yourself issue and if you do have a tonsillar abscess you need prescription antibiotics.
Answered 8/10/2017
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