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Is it dangerous to swallow your saliva when having tonsillitis?

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Dr. Arnold Lentnek
Dr. Arnold Lentnekanswered
Infectious Disease 55 years experience
Is not a problem - won’t hurt (won’t help)
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Answered Apr 09, 2021
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Dr. Brian Affleck
Dr. Brian Affleckanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 32 years experience
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.
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Reviewed Apr 12, 2021
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