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Suggest Treatment For Swollen And Painful Tonsils

I ve been crying for the past two days straight. But I noticed today my tonsils were really sore. I tried to take a picture of them to see if there was any swelling but unfortunately I couldn t see very clearly. They hurt when I swallow or talk, and I have a cough but I think it s because of my tonsils. My throat is very dry and I have to keep coughing
posted on Sat, 30 Aug 2014
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Thank You for contacting HCM.

If i were your treating doctor then i would suggest you following things:
> Take amoxicilin/clavulanic acid 625mg thrice a day for 7 days
> Take acetaminophen for fever (if occurs)
> Take Diphenhydramine + Dextromethorphan for cough.
> Take hot water in a cup, add 1 table spoon salt in it. Perform gargles (mouth wash) with it three times a day for at least 3 days. It will give soothing effect.

AVOID:
> Chilled water
> Drinks
> Spicy food

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Suggest Treatment For Swollen And Painful Tonsils

Hello Thank You for contacting HCM. If i were your treating doctor then i would suggest you following things: Take amoxicilin/clavulanic acid 625mg thrice a day for 7 days Take acetaminophen for fever (if occurs) Take Diphenhydramine + Dextromethorphan for cough. Take hot water in a cup, add 1 table spoon salt in it. Perform gargles (mouth wash) with it three times a day for at least 3 days. It will give soothing effect. AVOID: Chilled water Drinks Spicy food Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. Wishing you good health