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Hi. i've been sick for a week, as have our two kids and my husband. we have colds, coughs and also i have tonsillitis. can i get a prescription from u?

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Tonsillitis: cold and cough can give sore throat which is viral in nature . Paracetamol , brufen , warm saline gargles would help . If not improving see doctor for throat swab to rule out bacterial infection .

Answered 3/10/2018

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