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Have Swollen Tonsils, Difficulty Swallowing, Severe Pain. On Ibuprofen And Taken Honey. What Can Help?
I have swollen tonsils and it is extremely difficult to swallow. I am in severe pain and to the point of tears. It's 3am and all I want to do is sleep. Ibuprofen hasn't helped at all, neither has honey, hot tea, or gargling with salt water. I am considering going to the emergency room but don't want to drop $150 for them to tell me nothing helpful. Any advice would be lovely.
Sat, 5 Oct 2013
hello dear
thanks for your query at HCM
swollen tonsil you may have to consult ENt specialist and take medication accordingly otherwise it can get infected and might cause trouble later on.
till then do betadine gargling that will keep infection under control then.
reagrds
thanks for your query at HCM
swollen tonsil you may have to consult ENt specialist and take medication accordingly otherwise it can get infected and might cause trouble later on.
till then do betadine gargling that will keep infection under control then.
reagrds
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