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Hi, my tonsils is giving me some trouble the past month, i am 35, drinking decoflam to make it go away. im scared to remove it because of my age.

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

? Dicloflam: An NSAID, might not be helpful in your case, you may need prescription medications as antibiitics after evaluation by your doctor or ENT specialist, if properly treated , tonsils are rarely removed these days, good luck

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 2/27/2019

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