I have Acute Tonsillitis and I had it sence May 7 2011... i have been on two antibiotics. The frist one was at 500MG three times a day for ten days. after the ten days i still had enlarge tonsilis so they gave me the same stuff plus something else in it at 875MG two times a day. I went to the ER after the tenth day of that antibiotic. they told me they dont want to do anything beause I am going to have surgery but i have to wate untill july. I still have emlarge tonsilis and i cant lay down to sleep beause they r so enlarge they bloke my air-way. i have tried everything including over the counter meds and i have gone to the ER no one or nothing is working what can i do please HELP?
It may be due to tonsillitis. For that you may require complete hemogram, throat swab after ENT consultation. Continue saline or betadine gargles twice a day. Take hygienic food and water. You may require antibiotics after consultation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr. Shyam B. Kale, General & Family Physician
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Hello, It may be due to tonsillitis. For that you may require complete hemogram, throat swab after ENT consultation. Continue saline or betadine gargles twice a day. Take hygienic food and water. You may require antibiotics after consultation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shyam B. Kale, General & Family Physician