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Persistent tonsillitis days after oral lasting months. std/hiv/mono/strep neg. antibotics, steriods, post nasal meds not help. ent scheduled.

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Dr. Parag Parikh answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Tonsillitis: If all testing is negative,you may have anxiety or fear of catching a serious illness,just start by regular salt water,gargles,this is not infrequent,for reassurance ,have tests repeated,some infections take time to manifest.surgery may be the last option.

Answered 4/24/2015

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A member asked:

Persistent tonsillitis days after oral lasting months. std/hiv/mono/strep neg. antibotics, steriods, post nasal meds not help. ent scheduled.

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