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What Causes Popping Of The Tonsils?

i have the last stages of a bad cold. yesterday my throat was really sore, felt like there were golf-balls in my mouth! this morning they have gone down and don't feel so bad, but i have experienced what i can only describe as popping on my tonsils - as is a spot has popped - is this ok? what is going on?! thanks.
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
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hi don't worry about it.
ur infection has almost come down . I think u had follicular tonsillitis that subsided with medication.
do salt water gargling with Luke warm water .and ur symptoms will subside soon .
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What Causes Popping Of The Tonsils?

hi don t worry about it. ur infection has almost come down . I think u had follicular tonsillitis that subsided with medication. do salt water gargling with Luke warm water .and ur symptoms will subside soon .