Jupiter, FL
A 17-year-old male asked:
Soar throat white spots yellow tongue. no cold like symtoms or fever i feel normal other then that soar throat. white spots are in back of my throat?
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Dr. Robert Kwokanswered
Pediatrics 35 years experience
Dr. can check throat: New throat pain can be from a strep throat infection (antibiotics are needed), a cold or influenza (antibiotics usually not used), or from some other cause such as allergies or irritants. Usually, a person sees the doctor if the sore throat is bothersome, recurrent, or doesn't go away quickly (mainly to check for strep throat). Throat lozenges and Tylenol (acetaminophen) or Motrin can help decrease throat pain.
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Last updated Nov 20, 2015
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