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I was diagnosed with tonsillitis and have been on antibiotics for 5 days but still have the white spots on the back of my throat behind uvula. normal?
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Yes: The tonsils have crypts that eliminate debris (those white spots) The debris breaks off and is either swallowed or coughed up. Totally normally functioning tonsils.
Answered 7/31/2017
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