Hello I Have Swollen Tonsils I've Went To Doctor And

Hello I have swollen tonsils I've went to doctor and test came back negative but then they told me its definitely viral infection I've taken steroid shot and meds they prescribed and magic mouthwash I was suppose to use but couldn't afford it's been a week I just got the magic mouth wash should that help take the swollen tonsils down ? My tonsils are swollen pain is gone