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I get swollen white tonsils about 3-4 times a year . im given antibiotics each time which usually fixes it but it returns weeks later. will i get antibiotic resistance from this? i cant get my tonsils removed yet but am concerned im taking toomany?
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Tonsilitis ?'s: Repeated incidence of infected tonsils with antibiotic treatment can cause resistance to antibiotics. Ask your primary care physician to provide a referral to an ENT physician, for best and current advice on repeat tonsilitis treatments.
Answered 11/20/2020
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