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What Do White Spots On The Tonsils And Sinus Congestion Indicate?

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Posted on Thu, 20 Apr 2017
Question: I just noticed I have white spots on my tonsils, I've had a sore throat sinus congestion, tickle in my throat. Is this just part of a cold? XXXXXXX
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Answered by Dr. Riddhi Shah (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
You are probably suffering from Tonsillitis,might be due to Sinusitis

Detailed Answer:
Hi,thank you for posting your query on health care magic.
I have gone through your query and can understand your concern.

Looking at the information given by you and the pictures,you are suffering from Tonsillitis(inflammation in the tonsils).It might be due to Posterior nasal Drip(nasal secretions draining back in the throat) due to Sinus congestion.
In tonsillitis with white spots on tonsils,Streptococcal bacterial infection is the most common cause.It is due to the pus collected in the crypts of the tonsils.

You may find relief by taking the following medications:
Oral Antibiotic(like Amoxycillin with Clavulanic acid),
Analgesic with Anti-inflammatory like Ibuprofen,
Antacid like Rantac,
Antihistaminic like Cetrizine,
Oral Decongestant like Pseudoephedrine with nasal decongestant drops like Oxymetazoline(take decongestant only if you are not suffering from Hypertension).

Continue doing warm saline gargles.
Do steam inhalation.
Drink lots of warm fluids.
Avoid Cold,spicy and oily food.

Hope this answers your question.I would be happy to answer if you have any follow-up questions.Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy
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Follow up: Dr. Riddhi Shah (6 hours later)
Thank you
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Answered by Dr. Riddhi Shah (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
You are most welcome

Detailed Answer:
Hi,thank you for your reply.

You are most welcome.

Take care.
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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What Do White Spots On The Tonsils And Sinus Congestion Indicate?

Brief Answer: You are probably suffering from Tonsillitis,might be due to Sinusitis Detailed Answer: Hi,thank you for posting your query on health care magic. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern. Looking at the information given by you and the pictures,you are suffering from Tonsillitis(inflammation in the tonsils).It might be due to Posterior nasal Drip(nasal secretions draining back in the throat) due to Sinus congestion. In tonsillitis with white spots on tonsils,Streptococcal bacterial infection is the most common cause.It is due to the pus collected in the crypts of the tonsils. You may find relief by taking the following medications: Oral Antibiotic(like Amoxycillin with Clavulanic acid), Analgesic with Anti-inflammatory like Ibuprofen, Antacid like Rantac, Antihistaminic like Cetrizine, Oral Decongestant like Pseudoephedrine with nasal decongestant drops like Oxymetazoline(take decongestant only if you are not suffering from Hypertension). Continue doing warm saline gargles. Do steam inhalation. Drink lots of warm fluids. Avoid Cold,spicy and oily food. Hope this answers your question.I would be happy to answer if you have any follow-up questions.Take care.