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I am having tonsillitis infection. as per my doctor it is caused by my sinus problem. I am looking for a second opinion.
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Acute tonsillitis can occur secondary to nose and sinus infection or it can be part of generalized upper respiratory tract infection. You may need to take antibiotics and painkillers along with antiseptic mouth gargle for few days for faster recovery
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