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How do i get my swollen tonciles to go down?
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Swollen tonsils: Tonsillar swelling may be the result of bacterial or viral infection -- at home you can try Ibuprofen and salt water gargles, but see your physician if symptoms persist, if you have a fever, if your voice is changing, or if you have trouble swallowing or breathing.
Answered 6/25/2014
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