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Had a pimple like spot on right side of my throat, didn't hurt but irritating.. can feel it with the back of my tongue.. still swollen.it popped. and the "head" i spit out and it was thick like a pimple head. the spot is still swollen and is open, is star

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Viral pharyngitis: You need symptomatic treatment such as salt water gargle , cepacol sore throat lozenges and some otc pain medication. It takes 7-10 days to go away. See your doctor if it does get worse instead of getting better.

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Answered 8/16/2015

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A member asked:

Had a pimple like spot on right side of my throat, didn't hurt but irritating.. can feel it with the back of my tongue.. still swollen.it popped. and the "head" i spit out and it was thick like a pimple head. the spot is still swollen and is open, is star

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Vahe Yetimyan answered

Dr Feola and another doctor agreed

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