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A member asked:

There is also an area at the back of my throat that is a yellow-ish colour?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

See your doctor : for assessment and treatment, you may need antibiotics, meanwhile, salt water gargles and painkillers unless contraindicated may help, good luck

Dr Hickerson agreed

Answered 9/5/2019

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