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A member asked:
Is it normal with a viral infection in throat to get red and white little bumps in the front of the tongue ? and red veiny line in back of throat .
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Yes: You are describing fairly common reactions to a viral infection.
Answered 3/13/2020
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Yes: The tongue is filled with tiny pockets of immunity producing tissue. Bumps indicate the little factories are at work producing virus killing antibodies. The body will try to increase blood flow to the area to help deliver more of them to infected area. Gargle and spit out warm salt water to ease the swelling. Viral infections should pass within a week. Antibiotics won't help.
Answered 3/22/2020
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