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I've had a bad cough for the past 6 days, my throat has white patches and also red speckles at the roof of mouth. is this a normal cold? go to doctor?

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Dr. Prakash Bhoopalam answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

See doctor: This could be strep throat or just a viral infection. See the doctor to get tested for strep infection. You could try salt water gargling or chloraceptic spray for symptomatic relief.

Answered 3/29/2015

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A member asked:

I've had a bad cough for the past 6 days, my throat has white patches and also red speckles at the roof of mouth. is this a normal cold? go to doctor?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Prakash Bhoopalam answered

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