I've had swollen tonsils for the past three days, but no other symptoms or discomfort. My doctor gave me Ceftum 500, but it hasn't made a difference, so now I'm on a five-day course of Augmentin 625. Could the swelling be from a viral infection instead of a bacterial one? How long does it usually take for tonsillitis to clear up? By the way, I'm a 28-year-old male.

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Dr Anshul Maheshwari

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have patince and complete the course consult ent if still persists

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm a 20-year-old woman and people often say my voice sounds like I'm crying even when I'm just talking normally. Are there any non-surgical treatments or exercises that could help make my voice sound more natural? It's been bothering me for a while and I'm not sure what options exist besides surgery

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I'm not having any issues with my teeth or mouth, but I've been noticing blood when I spit deeply from my throat. Can you help me figure out what's going on?

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