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A member asked:

I have a ton of sinus drainage. i noticed white patches behind my tonsils. it looks like debris. part of the drainage?

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Dr. Keith Ramsey answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Adolescent Medicine

Same infection: There is an infection causing the drainage and the white on your tonsils. You might want to see the doctor for testing for strep, which is a treatable cause of the tonsillitis.

Answered 10/31/2016

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