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Cough n cold 4m 2 weeks. doc said severe chest congestion. hvng medic from 2 weeks. now i noticed red spots on back of my tongue. what can be the reso?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Red spots: Spots may be result of your viral infection. Use salt water garglesm to jrelieve pain.

Answered 3/1/2014

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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Spots: Spots may be from hemorrhage of small blood vessels caused by the coughing, or from virus. Review your status with your Physician. Perhaps change in medication is required.

Dr Hickerson and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/15/2019

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A member asked:

Cough n cold 4m 2 weeks. doc said severe chest congestion. hvng medic from 2 weeks. now i noticed red spots on back of my tongue. what can be the reso?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Dr Hickerson and another doctor agreed

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