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What Are White Patches On The Back Of Throat Suggestive Of?

I have been taking 150mg of dulera (inhalation) for my asthma for the past 5-6 months and just noticed white spots on the back of my throat...what are the white psyches usually an indication of? Oops, meant to say, white PATCHES, not psyches! Also, if it is indicative of a bacterial or fungal infection, can I gargle with clorohexidine to help get rid of it....I also quit using the dulera last night due to the white spots....I read online that white spots in back of throat are reason enough to quit using dulera....also, I am not currently taking any other medications nor do I have allergies to any medications.
posted on Fri, 29 Apr 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of white patches on the back of throat which is due to streptococcal infection which is leading to strep throat.

Need not to worry. I would suggest you to visit ENT specialist once and get it examined. You should get blood tests done and go for sputum test as well.

You should do is to do warm saline gargles at-least 2 to 3 times in a day. Avoid fried , sharp and spicy food. You can take soothening lozenges to reduce pain and discomfort.

For reduction of pain and inflammation you should take ibuprofen or calpol. You should take antibiotic amoxicillin for at-least 5 days. Avoid drinking cold carbonated beverages.

Maintain oral hygiene by brushing and flossing. Do rinses with antimicrobial mouth wash as well.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Are White Patches On The Back Of Throat Suggestive Of?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of white patches on the back of throat which is due to streptococcal infection which is leading to strep throat. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to visit ENT specialist once and get it examined. You should get blood tests done and go for sputum test as well. You should do is to do warm saline gargles at-least 2 to 3 times in a day. Avoid fried , sharp and spicy food. You can take soothening lozenges to reduce pain and discomfort. For reduction of pain and inflammation you should take ibuprofen or calpol. You should take antibiotic amoxicillin for at-least 5 days. Avoid drinking cold carbonated beverages. Maintain oral hygiene by brushing and flossing. Do rinses with antimicrobial mouth wash as well. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari