I have had tonsillitis despite medication. What else to try?

Hello,

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I completely understand how frustrating it feels to keep dealing with tonsil stones despite trying several treatments.

Tonsil stones are small collections of debris and bacteria that get trapped in the crevices of your tonsils, and antibiotics like Clarithromycin or injections such as Lincomycin with Dexamethasone usually do not help much unless there is an active infection.

Since you are not having pain or fever, this suggests that the issue is not infection but rather chronic buildup. The best approach now is to focus on regular oral hygiene, which includes:

1. Try gargling several times a day with warm salt water or a non-alcoholic mouthwash to help loosen and flush out the stones.

2. You can also gently use a cotton swab or a water flosser to remove them if they are visible and easy to reach, but do not force them out.

3. Drinking plenty of water, brushing your tongue, and maintaining good dental care can reduce future stone formation.

If the problem keeps coming back or your tonsils have deep crypts where stones repeatedly form, you may need to visit an ENT (ear, nose, and throat) specialist to discuss long-term solutions such as laser cryptolysis or, in some cases, tonsil removal.

You are doing the right thing by being cautious and avoiding irritants like soft drinks and spicy foods. Keep up your hygiene routine, and if the stones persist, let an ENT evaluate them under proper light and tools.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.