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Chronic tonsillitis
My tonsils are always enlarged. It never reduces it s size. Previously I used monocef cv to cure this infection and doctor told to use dentosys mouth wash gargle regularly.
Which can be the best antibiotic for tonsillitis? Can it be cured with medicine.
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Dr. Jaimini Thakkar
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
6 yrs exp
Anand
Increased tonsil doesn't mean you have infection.
please get done examination.
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Dr. B Shankameswaran
Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist
9 yrs exp
Chennai
Hello. For a bacterial tonsillitis, any penicillin group of antibiotics (Amoxicillin or Amoxicillin with Clavulanate) are usually the first choice.
Enlarged tonsils doesn't necessarily mean tonsillitis and hence antibiotics should not be used regularly/ self medicated.
Repeated infection of the tonsils and persistently enlarged tonsils can be cured completely only by surgery.
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ENT consultation if there is repeated episodes of sore throat. Consider surgery if the symptoms are chronic in nature.
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Avoid cold foods, good oral hygiene.
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Dr. Farheen Khan
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
4 yrs exp
Saharanpur
Consult for evaluation and management
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