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I have a four year old post op tonsilectomy 3 weeks ago. has developed high temp and complaining of sore throat.

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

See his doctor: he can still get pharyngitis and sore throat despite taking his tonsils out, so he might need antibiotics,

Answered 11/30/2017

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A member asked:

I have a four year old post op tonsilectomy 3 weeks ago. has developed high temp and complaining of sore throat.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Al Hegab answered

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