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Hello, i have a swollen tonsil on the right side. it has been like that for 8 months now, and i went to the doctors the medicine doesn't make it better. it is not painful though?

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Dr. Dora Chizea answered

Specializes in Anti-Aging Medicine

Ear, Nose and Throat: One should see an ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) Specialist for evaluation to determine what it is and what to do about it if any thing.

Answered 3/6/2020

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