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I noticed white little spots on tonsils, no pain low grade fever at times i use an inhaler could that be the cause? if it is strep do i needantibioti?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

White spots: You can develop thrush from using an inhaler which will give you white spots. See your doctor for a culture to rule out a strep throat.

Answered 7/4/2013

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A member asked:

I noticed white little spots on tonsils, no pain low grade fever at times i use an inhaler could that be the cause? if it is strep do i needantibioti?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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