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51 y/o woman. does tonsillitis resolve in less than two weeks? ive had a sore throat for 4+ weeks. no fever.left tonsil white spots. feel like something stuck in throat. i havent been on antibiotics as i assumed it was virus. home remedies?

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Dr. Randy Oppenheimer answered

Sore throat: You may have a strep or other type of bacterial throat infection. Could also be other things. You should be seen by a primary doctor who may take a throat culture.

Answered 4/28/2020

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A member asked:

51 y/o woman. does tonsillitis resolve in less than two weeks? ive had a sore throat for 4+ weeks. no fever.left tonsil white spots. feel like something stuck in throat. i havent been on antibiotics as i assumed it was virus. home remedies?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Randy Oppenheimer answered

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