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I have mono, and my tonsils are so inflamed that the pain is almost unbearable. what can i do about this?
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Call Physician: If you can not swallow you should seek medical care. Over the counter remedies include swish and swallow liquid children's motrin, honey, or taking tylenol (acetaminophen). Prescription medications include viscous Lidocaine swish and swallow as well as utilization of steroids.
Answered 6/26/2014
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