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I have just noticed swollen roof of my mouth and a few small white spots in the swollen area. please could you suggest what it may be. ?

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Dr. Duane Gels answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Candida, strep?: Consider strep or viral pharyngitis, but definitely think about candida (yeast), especially if recently on antibiotics or oral steroids.

Dr Cattano and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/2/2018

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