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Teenager. Swollen Tonsils On Right Side, Mild Fever. Taking Ibuprofen, Warm Compress. Any Over The Counter Medication?
hello Dr. My sister is 19 and right now is suffering from swollen tonsil on the right side, she had fever this morning she have fever she is taking ibuprofen 600mg once prescribed before because had similar simptoms to the left but not as painful as now. She has gargle salt water,, I have put warm compresses on the side, she has had tea lemon and water. She is vacationing with me and she does not have unfortunately insurance I truly prefer not to take her to the ER if there is anything over the counter that I can get her until hopefully Friday tomorrow is a holiday. Thank you so much
Tue, 9 Jul 2013
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The most common cause of swollen tonsils is a bacterial infection.
Bacterial tonsilitis typically manifests with fever and treatment requires
antibiotics therapy.
The good thing is that simple antibiotics such as amoxicilline or erythromycin
would do but unfortunately, the antibiotics would need to be prescribed by a
doctor.
Ibuprofen is an anti-inflammatory and would not treat a bacterial infection.
Best regards
Dr Achuo
thanks for using health care magic
The most common cause of swollen tonsils is a bacterial infection.
Bacterial tonsilitis typically manifests with fever and treatment requires
antibiotics therapy.
The good thing is that simple antibiotics such as amoxicilline or erythromycin
would do but unfortunately, the antibiotics would need to be prescribed by a
doctor.
Ibuprofen is an anti-inflammatory and would not treat a bacterial infection.
Best regards
Dr Achuo
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