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Severe tonsilitis that caused peritonsillar abcess and was taken care of at er with clindamycin, my right tonsil is still a little big is that normal?
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Can be: The tonsil can hypertrophy and remain enlarged even after the infection has resolved. For reassurance consult an Otolaryngologist if you are concerned about only one tonsil being enlarged.
Answered 8/8/2018
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