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My right tonsil is swollen for two months and also there us redness at back of throat. i went to ent and he told me its pharyngitis and prescribed me antibiotics. but the swelling hasn't reduced. i have no other symptoms. what should i do?

Q: my right tonsil is swollen for two months and also there us redness at back of throat. i went to ent and he told me its pharyngitis and prescribed me antibiotics. but the swelling hasn't reduced. i have no other symptoms. what should i do?

: Follow up with same ENT doc or group as their view in your case is best, cultures may be needed, they can compare aspect now with aspect 2 months ago.

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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Follow up with same ENT doc or group as their view in your case is best, cultures may be needed, they can compare aspect now with aspect 2 months ago.

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Answered 7/2/2021

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A member asked:

My right tonsil is swollen for two months and also there us redness at back of throat. i went to ent and he told me its pharyngitis and prescribed me antibiotics. but the swelling hasn't reduced. i have no other symptoms. what should i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Dr Singh agreed

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