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Swollen Tonsil With Stones, Red Throat, Choking Feeling. Taken Antibiotics
Hi.
For the past 4 weeks ive had a swollen left tonsil with stones and the right is inflammed too. My throat is bright red, hot, and feels like im choking at times. I am now starting my 3rd round of antibiotics. Ent says tonsilitis but noones done cultures or blood just guessing. Its also whitish gray on back wall of throat.
For the past 4 weeks ive had a swollen left tonsil with stones and the right is inflammed too. My throat is bright red, hot, and feels like im choking at times. I am now starting my 3rd round of antibiotics. Ent says tonsilitis but noones done cultures or blood just guessing. Its also whitish gray on back wall of throat.
Thu, 31 Oct 2013
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You are correct if there are recurrent bouts of infecton then you must get done a throat swab for culture and sensitivity to know the causative organism and the antibiotic it is sensitive to.
In recurrent tonsillar infection you must also see am ENT specialist to get nasalinfection ruled out.as the nasal discharge falls back in throat and infects the throat so the tonsils get enlarged.
You are correct if there are recurrent bouts of infecton then you must get done a throat swab for culture and sensitivity to know the causative organism and the antibiotic it is sensitive to.
In recurrent tonsillar infection you must also see am ENT specialist to get nasalinfection ruled out.as the nasal discharge falls back in throat and infects the throat so the tonsils get enlarged.
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