Both sides of pharyngeal wall red and irritated, post nasal drip. right side has a white lump on wall, oval shaped, soft, very small.1 month. whatisit?

Doctor can examine: New throat symptoms can be from a strep throat infection (antibiotics 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 look for strep). A new lump can be checked, to make sure it is just a temporary thing.