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My tonsils are swollen and painful what i do at home ?

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Tonsillitis: Gargle with dilute salt water. 1/2 tsp in 8 oz. of luke warm water. Do not smoke. No alcohol including mouthwashes. Anesthetic lozenges. Best to get antibiotics. Penicillin, augmenting, clindamycin

Dr Modi agreed

Answered 7/27/2019

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