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Is it dangerous to swallow your saliva when having tonsillitis?
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Is not a problem - won’t hurt (won’t help)
Answered 4/9/2021
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You can swallow your saliva when you are sick with tonsillitis. Oftentimes it is hard to swallow when you have a sore throat, though. Try gargling with salt water or even ice water to calm or soothe the throat. Also, you might need to be on antibiotics.
Answered 4/12/2021
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