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Tonsils bleeding, white spots on throat, salivating a lot, it hurts like nothing else to swallow but should i? or should i spit it out?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Exam and culture: Warm water gergels, Tylenol (acetaminophen) or Advil for pain. See a physician for evaluation and treatment as well as screening for strept and infectious mononucleosis.

Answered 2/27/2016

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A member asked:

Tonsils bleeding, white spots on throat, salivating a lot, it hurts like nothing else to swallow but should i? or should i spit it out?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

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