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I hit my tonsil with a toothbrush and now my throat feels sore, what do i do?
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Drink cold fluids: You can try drinking cold fluids/eating ice cream or other cold/cool foods. Avoid spicy or hot foods/fluids for now. You can try taking ibuprofen or acetaminophen if you don’t have a medical condition which doesn’t allow you to take them. If you see blister, get a fever, or the pain doesn’t get better, please see your doctor.
Answered 9/23/2020
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Trauma: Take 1 200mg Ibuprofen/Advil/Motrin every 4-6 hours for 2 days. Gargle 3x/day w 1tsp salt in 8oz Luke warm water. Avoid spicy or overly hot food. Soft diet for 2 days. By 3rd day you should b e feeling better. If not, see your General Dentist or General Physician.
Answered 9/26/2020
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