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I have a cold. sore throat, congestion, inflamed tonsils. i am prone to sinus and tonsil infections. should i go to a doctor or try to fight it off?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Tonsillitis: Recommend seeing your doctor, since tonsils are inflamed.

Answered 6/25/2013

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