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Have sore throat on left side. white spots and swelling?
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Sounds like strep: throat. This is a simple matter to be checked for at a doctor's office or an urgent care center. A quick throat swab should be able to tell you if that is the case.
Answered 1/25/2015
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Seeing Spots: The tonsils are like two towers manned by soldiers to keep watch for invaders. The folds in the tissue (crypts) are like staircases on the outside of the towers. Occasionally food particles, saliva, and bacteria collect on these stairs and form "white spots" which are debris that has hardened. These are foul smelling and can irritate the tonsils. Manual removal usually helps to resolve issues.
Answered 1/3/2016
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