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Right side tonsil sore with sore throat, now the pain is gone but i feel like a lot of mucus is stuck on bottom of throat that i can't swallow. white stuff stuck on back of throat and i have been gargling with salt water, what else can i do?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

See your doc!: You need a throat culture and might need antibiotics!

Answered 5/30/2017

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A member asked:

Right side tonsil sore with sore throat, now the pain is gone but i feel like a lot of mucus is stuck on bottom of throat that i can't swallow. white stuff stuck on back of throat and i have been gargling with salt water, what else can i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Thomas Namey answered

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