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What Causes Sore Throat And Yellowish Discoloration On Roof Of Mouth?

I have a sore throat, its been about a week...ive used lemon and honey to burn and ease the pain and drank some vinegar water to burn the area. It went away for a couple of days but came back. I have a little yellowish on the roof of my mouth...can you tell me what you think, thanks! :)
Tue, 4 Aug 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern....

As per your complain you have a throat infection caused by bacteria Streptococcus and the condition is known as Strep Throat in general or BACTERIAL PHARINGITIS more specifically and the yellowish discolouration or coating of roof of mouth is also due to it..
As you have not taking any antibiotics as of now there is a relapse in the symptoms due to increase in bacterial count..
You should take AZITHROMYCIN 500 mg once daily for 5 days..
For pain OTC anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen can be taken..
Do warm saline gargles..
Steam inhalations will soothe the throat..
Throat lozenges one taken every 4 hourly will provide relief..
Use a humidifier at home..
Avoid spicy and hard foods to prevent irritation of throat..

Hope this information helps..

If you find the answer helpful please give me a Five Star Review and click on found the answer helpful as a token of appreciation..

Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..
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What Causes Sore Throat And Yellowish Discoloration On Roof Of Mouth?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern.... As per your complain you have a throat infection caused by bacteria Streptococcus and the condition is known as Strep Throat in general or BACTERIAL PHARINGITIS more specifically and the yellowish discolouration or coating of roof of mouth is also due to it.. As you have not taking any antibiotics as of now there is a relapse in the symptoms due to increase in bacterial count.. You should take AZITHROMYCIN 500 mg once daily for 5 days.. For pain OTC anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen can be taken.. Do warm saline gargles.. Steam inhalations will soothe the throat.. Throat lozenges one taken every 4 hourly will provide relief.. Use a humidifier at home.. Avoid spicy and hard foods to prevent irritation of throat.. Hope this information helps.. If you find the answer helpful please give me a Five Star Review and click on found the answer helpful as a token of appreciation.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..