Question 1

my cat was sniffing my water and possibly drank from it or licked the top but unsure. i am prone to staph in mouth due to tonsil issues. i drank out of it after my cats vomited the other night . what can happen? i dont want to get staph of the mouth?

Accepted Answer

: Unlikely that sniffing or even slight licking by a cat would transmit staph- more likely, if anything, would be anaerobic bacteria or strep or pasturella (usually an issue with bites) . Rinsing/gargling with antibacterial mouthwash would be worth doing but your risk of anything bad should be very low.  See Dr if any symptoms

Question 2

my son is 8. last year had adenoids and tonsils removed. diagnosed with allergies for pet dander, grass pollen, oak etc. visiting my sister and she has a lot of cats, my son has runny nose, watery eyes. can i give prednisone with cetacit to help?

Accepted Answer

Anti histamines: Prednisone is an aggressive medication with many symptoms. Unless it was prescribed for him, don't give it to him. Start with antihistamine medications such as Cetirazine, loratadine or fexofexadine. At night, give him Diphenhydramine for antihistamine relief.

Question 3

being allergic to cats, my throat and ears will itch. to scratch my throat, i will press my tongue against the roof of my mouth and suck back into my throat. it creates a frog like noise. is this common? if so, is there a name for that action of itch?

Accepted Answer

: Allergic reactions may worsen and cause respiratory difficulty, trouble swallowing and vomiting. It is important to discuss the use of Benadryl, EPI Pen with your physician. Based on your reaction, keep Benadryl available. Watch for shortness of breath and wheezing.

Question 4

i think i have tonsil stones but theres no pain only discomfort, should i be worried ?

Accepted Answer

Tonsil stones: No. Should be treated if halitosis, recurring infections, or foreign body sensation. Can try to curette or remove them with q-tip. File salt water gargles may lessen

Question 5

at the side of my tonsils at the bottom i have a group of 3 small lumps. its the same on both sides. is it normal tonsils tissue? had it for years

Accepted Answer

Tonsil/tongue base: Sounds like the junction where the tonsils end and the base of tongue begins. Particularly that they are identical on both side and they have stayed the same for years. If you are at all concerned, you can ask your medical provider at your next physical to be sure.

Question 6

are indentations in your tonsiles normal?

Accepted Answer

Usually: Palatine tonsils tend to be irregular with ridges or crypts.

Question 7

what do tonsils do?

Accepted Answer

Immune system: Tonsils are lymph tissue that help your immune system.

Question 8

can tonsils re-grow?

Accepted Answer

Adenoids regrow: Tonsils usually do not regrow but adenoids have propensity to reappear. It is more difficult to remove entire adenoid tissue.

Question 9

dark spot on tonsil?

Accepted Answer

Not sure: Some with darker complexions can have areas of pigmentation in the mouth particularly on the gums next to teeth. The old mercury dental amalgams could leave a gray area on the tissue next to the tooth. Melanoma can occur in the mouth but rarely.  I suggest you see ENT for evaluation.

Question 10

how to manage tonsils?

Accepted Answer

Question unclear but: We usually treat for tonsil infections. Occasionally but not often, tonsils get removed... for such reasons as snoring, sleep apnea, frequent tonsil infections, and persistently enlarged tonsils with "crypts," which are holes containing pieces of firm whitish stuff. A pediatric ENT doctor (otorhinolaryngologist, ear nose throat doctor) can evaluate and make recommendations.

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My cat was sniffing my water and possibly drank from it or licked the top but unsure. i am prone to staph in mouth due to tonsil issues. i drank out of it after my cats vomited the other night . what can happen? i dont want to get staph of the mouth?

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My son is 8. last year had adenoids and tonsils removed. diagnosed with allergies for pet dander, grass pollen, oak etc. visiting my sister and she has a lot of cats, my son has runny nose, watery eyes. can i give prednisone with cetacit to help?

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Being allergic to cats, my throat and ears will itch. to scratch my throat, i will press my tongue against the roof of my mouth and suck back into my throat. it creates a frog like noise. is this common? if so, is there a name for that action of itch?

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I think i have tonsil stones but theres no pain only discomfort, should i be worried ?

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At the side of my tonsils at the bottom i have a group of 3 small lumps. its the same on both sides. is it normal tonsils tissue? had it for years

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Are indentations in your tonsiles normal?

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