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What Causes Itching Of Throat After Tonsil Removal?

I had my tonsils removed over 28 years ago. About three years after they were removed I experience itching where my tonsils were. The Doctor prescribe some kind of throat lozengous which stopped the itching of the tonsils scares. Today i am having the same problem but the Doctors same to have not clue about the medication I was given years ago. I really need the itching in my throat to stop. I causes my to cough and i voice is hoarse. What is your recommendation?
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itching in tonsillllar fossa area could be beginning of sore throat.
first remedy is do salt water gargling thrice daily for three days.
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What Causes Itching Of Throat After Tonsil Removal?

hi itching in tonsillllar fossa area could be beginning of sore throat. first remedy is do salt water gargling thrice daily for three days.