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What Causes Swollen Glands And Tonsillitis Despite Taking Clarithromycin?
Hi I have swollen glands and tonsillitis. ..I have been taking clarithromycin 1000 mg twice a day for two days now.....not sure it is helping .....feeling worse and white spots are now like thick film over one tonsil and skin surrounding it has gone dark red
Tue, 1 Aug 2017
Hi,
I am sorry for the tonsillitis you are having.
Chlarythromycin can help, but I'd suggest to add amoxycillin/clavulonic acid combination to treat the infection. I recommend to get it further checked by ENT specialist and to run culture of throat.
Gargle with warm water and salt. Keep good oral hygiene. Take ibuprofen or aspirin for the inflammation.
Wish fast recovery.
I am sorry for the tonsillitis you are having.
Chlarythromycin can help, but I'd suggest to add amoxycillin/clavulonic acid combination to treat the infection. I recommend to get it further checked by ENT specialist and to run culture of throat.
Gargle with warm water and salt. Keep good oral hygiene. Take ibuprofen or aspirin for the inflammation.
Wish fast recovery.
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