Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
How To Treat Irritated Tonsils?
Yesterday morning my tonsil area of my throat started to become irritated, Today, it is much worse, Not painful, just irritation and swollen, hard to swallow, I am a truck driver on the road and do not have access to stop in to a medical facutly. Any suggestions?
Email = YYYY@YYYY
Email = YYYY@YYYY
Sat, 10 May 2014
Hello
It looks like that you are having a tonsil infection. Please try to meet a doctor as soon as possible. for the meantime you can start gargling with chlorhexidine mouth wash 3-4 times a day and avoid hot and spicy food.
Thanks
It looks like that you are having a tonsil infection. Please try to meet a doctor as soon as possible. for the meantime you can start gargling with chlorhexidine mouth wash 3-4 times a day and avoid hot and spicy food.
Thanks
I find this answer helpful
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Tonsil
Loading Online Doctors....