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A 47-year-old female asked:
I think my son has a abscess after tonillitis?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

Dr. Christine Homanswered
Pediatrics 32 years experience
Tonsillitis: If you think there is an abscess, or there is fever, difficulty swallowing, see your pediatrician. Meanwhile, gargle with warm water, some paracetamol for pain.
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