Q. Which infection causes sore throat, white patches, and excess mucus?

Hi,

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I have seen the image (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It looks like you have a bacterial throat infection and the red spots on the tongue are due to inflamed tongue papillae.

For confirmation, consult an otolaryngologist and get a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like throat swab culture can help in diagnosis. They will suggest a course of antibiotics like Augmentin, anti-inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen, doing warm saline gargles, steam inhalation and using a humidifier in your room.

You can also suck throat lozenges, chew Vitamin C pellet and avoid spicy and chilled foods. Hope this helps.

For more information consult a dentist online.

Same symptoms doesn’t mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Honey Nandwani

Experience: 11 + Yrs

Dentistry

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