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White patch on left tonsil and my uvula is stuck on my right tonsil i have a sweet tast in my mouth as well but my breath doesn't smell funny?

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Dr. John Thaler answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

See MD: Best to get in to see your ENT MD for exam, diagnosis and tx. Meantime try a warm salt water gargle and rinse. Good Luck.

Answered 4/27/2015

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Dr. John Feola answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

R/O CRYPT TRAPPING: Tonsilar crypt trapping can cause chronic tonsillitis you need to have throat cultured and a full panel of blood work. Antibiotic therapy & ENT CONSULT re tonsillectomy if symptoms persist

Dr Davantzis and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/27/2015

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