Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Child Having Persisting Cough With White Spots In The Throat. Need Medical Attention?

hello, my sister is 16 years old and has had a bad cough for the last two weeks, my mother thinks its just a common cold with nothing to worry about. however, tonight she asked me to look into her mouth and there are white dots around the sides in the back. i am just wondering if this is common and if so what it may be and if she needs to go to a specialist right away.
Tue, 7 Aug 2012
Report Abuse
Pediatrician, Infectious Diseases 's  Response
Hello,
Welcome to HealthcareMagic forum .
Your sister does seem to have most probably a upper respiratory tract infection causing pharyngitis ( sometimes may appear as white spots on red background ).
Most common cold or viral infections should resolve or decrease in 2 weeks .Since your sister has persistent infection she most probably needs a course of antibiotics which can be prescribed by your physician after confirming diagnosis. Any one of , a Physician or a chest physician ( pulmonologist ) or an Ear nose throat surgeon can be consulted & they all can handle such cases well. Since she has not been to the doctor it's advisable to visit your family physician first .
Hope I have answered your query .
Wishing you and your family good health.
Regards
I find this answer helpful

Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Recent questions on Tonsillitis


Loading Online Doctors....
Child Having Persisting Cough With White Spots In The Throat. Need Medical Attention?

Hello, Welcome to HealthcareMagic forum . Your sister does seem to have most probably a upper respiratory tract infection causing pharyngitis ( sometimes may appear as white spots on red background ). Most common cold or viral infections should resolve or decrease in 2 weeks .Since your sister has persistent infection she most probably needs a course of antibiotics which can be prescribed by your physician after confirming diagnosis. Any one of , a Physician or a chest physician ( pulmonologist ) or an Ear nose throat surgeon can be consulted & they all can handle such cases well. Since she has not been to the doctor it s advisable to visit your family physician first . Hope I have answered your query . Wishing you and your family good health. Regards