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Please tell me, are yellow patchrs on your throat normal?

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Not normal: Yellow patches at the back of your throat or on your tonsils can be signs of viral or bacterial infection. See your PCP for consultation.

Dr Cremers agreed

Answered 7/20/2015

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