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Swollen tonsils with extreme pain on coughing or swallowing. have had tonsil stones for a while. should i go to the er?

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Swollen tonsils: If you have difficulty swallowing or breathing, you should.

Answered 8/15/2013

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Yes: Given the medications that you are on you need to be evaluated.

Dr Petruska agreed

Answered 8/16/2013

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