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How Can Tonsillitis Be Treated?

Hi I ve recently finished a 10 day course off penicillin (sat) For bacterial tonsilitis. By the Sunday I was poorly again red tonsils and white spots. I started on chlarythomicin 500mg Monday and tonsils now seem to be Gettin more puss? Any advice please
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Hello,

If symptoms persist despite taking antibiotics surgery may be the last option available. As a last resort, you can consult an ENT specialist and get a tonsilar swab and start antibiotics according to swab result.

If infection still persists you can directly go for surgery.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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How Can Tonsillitis Be Treated?

Hello, If symptoms persist despite taking antibiotics surgery may be the last option available. As a last resort, you can consult an ENT specialist and get a tonsilar swab and start antibiotics according to swab result. If infection still persists you can directly go for surgery. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician