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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Tonsils
My 5 year old son has been clearing his throat constantly throughout the day for about a month. When I looked into his throat I can see his epiglottis which I ve never seen before. I took him to after hours clinic awhile back and they put him on omnicef and Claritin which helped until he went off antibiotic. I m still giving Claritin, but doesn t seem to help. The nurse practitioner said his tonsils were swollen at that time, but he has no fever.
Mon, 5 Jan 2015
Hello. I just read through your question.
Persistently swollen tonsils are not considered a problem un less they cause persistent discomfort. If he is ok, you don't have to do anything. If he is uncomfortable, I recommend consulting with your doctor who should be able to refer you to a good pediatric ENT.
Persistently swollen tonsils are not considered a problem un less they cause persistent discomfort. If he is ok, you don't have to do anything. If he is uncomfortable, I recommend consulting with your doctor who should be able to refer you to a good pediatric ENT.
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