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What Do I Do About Slight Itching In The Throat?
Question: hello, so for a couple days my throat has been feeling alittle itchy. I have no pain no sore throat. no problems drinking or eating..but it is alittle itchy. when I checked my tonsils I noticed a small white dot on each side, what could it be and does my throat look infected I mean it's not bright red. I will attach a pic ..thank you ps I do smoke...and i do sleep with the fan in my face with my mouth open
Brief Answer:
Considerations
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
It looks like you might have what we call pharyngitis. This can be caused by viruses or sometimes bacteria such as Strep. I would suggest that you focus on good supportive care for the next couple of days including excellent hydration, plenty of rest, warm liquids and chlorhexidine gargles. You may use Ibuprofen 400mg twice daily after some food for next 2-3 days for any discomfort with the throat.
If your symptoms persist or if you develop fevers or chills over the next 2 days or if her symptoms do not resolve within the next 2-3 days I would recommend you contact your local primary care physician for an office visit and a rapid strep test. The strep test will then determine if you might need an antibiotic.
Thank you again for sending the question.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
Considerations
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
It looks like you might have what we call pharyngitis. This can be caused by viruses or sometimes bacteria such as Strep. I would suggest that you focus on good supportive care for the next couple of days including excellent hydration, plenty of rest, warm liquids and chlorhexidine gargles. You may use Ibuprofen 400mg twice daily after some food for next 2-3 days for any discomfort with the throat.
If your symptoms persist or if you develop fevers or chills over the next 2 days or if her symptoms do not resolve within the next 2-3 days I would recommend you contact your local primary care physician for an office visit and a rapid strep test. The strep test will then determine if you might need an antibiotic.
Thank you again for sending the question.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
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