A member asked:

My 1yr old son has little white bumps on the tip of his tongue. are these related to mouth breathing due to a stuffy nose?

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Dr. Josephine Ruiz-healy answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Could be virus: Could be a virus related to the stuffy nose.Sometimes they become blisters and can be quite painful to a baby. The other consideration is thrush. Do you see any white plaques on the sides of the cheek?

Answered 4/30/2016

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Dr. Thomas Marxen answered

Specializes in Periodontics

Maybe: A dry tongue can be white in appearance.

Answered 4/7/2013

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

May be normal: It could even be normal. The tongue is covered with papillae which vary somewhat in appearance from individual to individual and from time to time.

Answered 4/7/2013

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