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I have a whit patch in the back of my throat and its making it irritated n dry both my tonsils n adnoids were taken when i was 9 what could this be?

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Dr. Inma Prieto answered

Pharyngitis: This could be a pharyngeal or throat exudate from infection or allergies. It is best to see a doctor for a diagnosis and throat culture, if needed.

Answered 3/22/2013

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A member asked:

I have a whit patch in the back of my throat and its making it irritated n dry both my tonsils n adnoids were taken when i was 9 what could this be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Inma Prieto answered

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