Does anyone get a bright white spot on their throat with allergies? (Sniffles, sneezing, watery eyes too)?
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Have you had your tonsils removed?  It sounds a little bit similar to my old problem.  The doctor saw many white spots (which I think are some kind of infection).  When I had my tonsils and adanoids removed, he said that they had been very infected, and it was a good thing I removed them.  My allergies seem to have been better since, and I don't get sick as much.\n\nI've heard from numerous people that removing tonsils helps with allergies...and Doctors have heard the same thing.  However, there's no medical knowledge as to why.
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Any allergie will do that. There is also something called Oral Allergy Syndrome where the mouth swells.\n\nEat any fish or seafood lately?
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yes it is because thats when i get it.i get  affected by cut grass mainly,makes your eyes water and really irritates the nose!Also too much pollen!it usually starts around may time until the end of summer,i think!
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It could be lots of different things. Such as strep throat, gonorehha, thrush. I would definatly go to the Dr. Whenever you see white on your throat, that means infection. The only way to get rid of it is to take antibiotics. A Dr. would probably give you pennisilin(however you spell it) well, he would not give that to me because I am allergic to it. But it's probably strep throat unless you have had oral sex lately. I've had strep many times, it's painful, and WILL NOT clear on its own. It only gets worse.
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is there any possible way that you could be getting ahold of something you're allergic to?  swelling of the throat is a very dangerous condition.  and is most times caused by something you're allergic to.  also, swelling of the throat can be caused by undiagnosed acid reflux disease.  your esophagus can become inflamed from damage caused by the acid coming up in your throat.\nI don't mean to bother you, but how much faster is the problem progressing from the time you first noticed it?  is it getting worse by the week?  day?  hour?  minute?  I'm just wondering because if it's getting worse by the hour or minute, you need to get to a hospital asap.  have you noticed any swelling in your tongue?  and when is your scan scheduled?\nIf you want to write back we're all here for you.  and will try to help.
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Actuaaly That Sounds Like Your Allergic To A Plant Or Soap Or Something You Cannot Get Sllinters And Red Blotches From A Nerove Disease Only Itcyness
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first off-if your sore throat is so severe that you are having extreme difficulty swallowing anything (this includes liquids) or it hurts to breathe AND/OR you have white patches at the back of your throat-get in to see your dr asap-these are both signs of strep throat-it's highly contagious and you'll need antibiotics to treat it.\n\notherwise try these steps:\n\n-gargle with warm salt water (2 tsp of salt to 8oz of water)\n-suck on ice or hard candies\n-drink hot tea with honey (i like peppermint best)\n-put a warm mist humidifier in your room while you sleep at night (this will help keep the air moist so when you breathe-your throat won't dry out and become irritated)\n-use sore throat lozenges\n\nif the sore throat persists longer than 48-72 hours-make an appt with your dr. you could have an infection or chronic allergies which will cause your throat to be constantly sore-in this case you might need allergy medications to stop it.
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have u ever been checked for allergies. allergies can sometimes cause sore throats. is is a strep? i think the rule of thumb is if u have 4 streps in one year they take it out. anyway if it is allergies it won't do any good to remove the tonsils because your throat would still hurt. \n\ni suffer from allergies and my main symptom is a sore throat. i have not had tonsils for  over 10 years now and i still get the sore throat.
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Allergies are immune-system responses to a particular food, airborne substance, chemical, medication, cosmetic, perfume, textiles, building material, or plastic. Some symptoms of allergies are:\n\n    * Itchy, watery eyes\n    * Sneezing\n    * Headache\n    * Runny or stuffy nose, or postnasal drip\n    * Sore throat\n    * Dark circles under the eyes\n    * Itchy feeling in the mouth or throat\nSelf-care for allergies and sensitivities can be approached in a number of ways—but it can be hard to know just where to start. To make it easier, our doctors recommend trying these simple steps first:\n\n    * Watch what you eat\n    * Work with a professional who specializes in food sensitivities to see if certain foods are causing your allergies\n\n    * Clean it up\n    * Control household allergens like dust, mold, and animal dander to reduce your overall allergic load\n\n    * See an allergist\n    * Find a health professional to help you manage your allergies\n\n    * Help children avoid allergies with beneficial bacteria\n    * Take a supplement containing high-potency beneficial bacteria (probiotics) during pregnancy and give them to newborns to help reduce the risk of children developing allergies
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Maybe Oral thrush ????  Is there a white layer on your tongues and then red bits ?? The white is a sure sign of thrush xx
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That does ot sound like vitiligo, it sounds like a fungus.  Try using an antifungus on your skin for about three motnhs, see what happens.  Vitiligo moves around, white spots tend to just get a tiny bit bigger over years, which makes me think aha!!  Fungus amoungus.  \n\nI have so much knowledge in areas that bring me so little money.
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Home remedies of common cold and minor respiratory infections, should include herbal treatment and some other tips, like open the windows frequently to avoid a big concentration of microbes(it is essential) in the room, put plasters of aloe in the front of the face and wrists to lower the temperature ecc.\nCheck out also this link about fever. I wrote that based on the questions asked by my clients. \nhttp://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AoiJ6WwIyV83Jl9lSdKl6oXsy6IX?qid=1006031504946\nIf the person has been characterized as high-risk, should be advised to get the influenza vaccine. \n\nRegarding the herbal treatment let me be more specific than Batman(he was good but very generic), just because this is the field of my specialization(I am a health care provider). \n1.If you have fever, the 1st thing that you have to do, is open your mouth and check your tonsils: if you distinguish any white spots(this is puss) then you have to go to the doctor to get prescribed an antibiotic.  Don’t trust any home remedies at this case. In any case, you can have some gargles. Prepare a solution of chamomile(1 glass) and 1 spoonful of salt (4-5 times daily).\n2.If not, just an antipyretic drug is enough. If you have high fever, you can use a combination of aspirin + paracetamol (next time that you will visit your doctor check it out with him).\nUsually, the professional associations are posting guidelines for this purpose.\nCheck them out, too, visiting their site.\n3.You are talking about cough. There is a net distinction between cough relievers, in expectorants and antitussives. The mechanism of action of the relevant medicines in order to affront each symptom, is different. Be sure that you did the correct diagnosis, in order to take the correct medicine. Maybe the cough is of allergic provenience or it is a side effect associated   with any medicines that you already take? For example, it might be associated with use of ACE inhibitors(it is a medicine used to lower certain types of  blood pressure). Take care on what you will use, preferably ask your pharmacist. Commonly used expectorants in sirops are thymus extract, fennel, honey, vitamin C.\n4.Liquorice: according to the bibliography, it is used the whole plant. Males, take care: it has an estrogen-like action, so don’t exaggerate in the use of this plant! I know that it is very tasty.\n5.Echinacea: the use is not just empirical; it is used not just in the prevention but also in the acute phase: there are some double-blind, placebo-controlled studies in patients with acute respiratory infections.\n6.Oligoelements, like Zn , for topical use can inhibit the rhinovirus activity.To be found in the pharmacy. Another solution could be sodium chloride 0.9%, for topical use. There are also some preparations on the base of distilled sea water, in the commerce.\n7.Garlic, probiotics and ginseng are used during the phase of prevention.\n  \nI will not specify any sites, there are a lot, for me every official site is O.K., included the site proposed, that is excellent and I will explore,too. \nOr maybe an example is always useful. This is the USDA site\nhttp://search.usda.gov/search?q=cache:zG9-qRuMqAwJ:http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/etext/ds_altmed.html+alternative+medicine&num=10&access=p&output=xml_no_dtd&ie=UTF-8&client=usda&oe=UTF-8&proxystylesheet=OC\nFrom my professional experience, I would like to recommend you to take care when you practice self-theraty. Herbal medicine is very popular today but sometimes there are some “secrets” hidden behind it, other than those shown in the 2nd link and they have to do with the geographical place where the plant is cultivated (soil, water for irrigation, weather), the time of harvesting of the plant, the purity of the essential oil, the GMP’s(good manufacturing practices) and sometimes also with the profit of the practitioner.\n\nI will finish this long discourse, saying what we often listen in our professional conferences. Whatever is car
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Yes, allergies can be an aggrivating factor in tonsil problems.  Talk to your doctor or other medical professional about ways to minamize these effects and to determine if there are any other problems that may need addttional attention.
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The symptoms can be very similar.  Allergic rhinitis (runny nose) is often associated with more sneezing, itchy nose and/or eyes.  Cough is not usually a big part of allergic symptoms.  Runny nose is usually clear.\n\nColds usually do have some cough with them and tend to hurt more with sinus pressure, etc.  Runny nose can be clear or discolored.\n\nOne simple test would be to try a few antihistamines over the counter (claritin and benadryl are examples) - if you are able to take them - to see if they help.  They will usually help allergy symptoms quite a bit, but for colds they do very little.
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you could have built up old food compacted in front of your tonsils, .. or just severe post nasal drip..Have you had a lot of conjestion? also, I have learned the hard way,...drink tons and tons of water..(not soda, or ginger) Water helps!:)
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Sounds like an allergic reaction.  Do you get itchy too?  Around the throat area?  If so, be very careful.  You could be getting hives and the swelling is dangerous!  I'd call a doctor and tell him/her your symptoms.
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It might be not just tonsilitis, but infectious mononucleosis (kissing disease), viral infection and bunch of others\n\n\nWhat is Tonsillitis?\n\nTonsillitis (ton-sil-lie-tiss) is an inflammation of the tonsils caused by an infection. In tonsillitis, the tonsils are enlarged, red, and often coated (either partly or entirely) by a substance that is yellow, gray, or white. Tonsillitis usually occurs as part of a pharyngitis (throat infection). Tonsilitis usually begins with sudden sore throat and painful swallowing.\n\nSometimes, tonsillitis reoccurs, and may cause difficulty breathing. If this occurs, your doctor may recommend taking them out. This procedure of removing tonsils from the throat is called a tonsillectomy.\n\nWhat are Tonsils?\n\nThe tonsils are fleshy clusters of tissue that lie in bands on both sides of the back of the throat, above and behind the tongue. The tonsils' major function is to catch incoming germs before the germs cause infections in the throat, mouth, or sinuses. Tonsils contain infection-fighting cells and antibodies that stop the spread of the germs further into the body.\n\nIf the tonsils are taken out, the individual will not suffer from more infections than they did when they had their tonsils. There are other tissues in the body that will produce antibodies to fight infection.\n\nWhat are the symptoms?\n\nEach person with tonsillitis may not experience all of the symptoms. Some of the major symptoms are: a very sore throat, fever, redder-than-normal tonsils, chills, a yellow or white coating on the tonsils, a funny-sounding voice, swollen glands in the neck, and bad breath.\n\nHow is tonsillitis diagnosed?\n\nTonsillitis can be diagnosed by performing a rapid strep test, also called a throat culture. To perform the throat culture, the doctor will use a long cotton swab to swipe off some of the stuff on the surface of the back of your throat. The doctor will then test the "stuff" on the cotton swab. This test will determine whether you have tonsillitis and whether it is caused by a bacteria or a virus.\n\nIs Tonsillitis Contagious?\n\nYes. Tonsillitis usually spreads from person to person by contact with the throat or nasal fluids of someone who is already infected.\n\nHow Is Tonsillitis Treated?\nTreatment for tonsillitis depends on whether it was caused by a virus or bacteria. If the tonsillitis was caused by strep bacteria (streptococci), the doctor will prescribe antibiotics. If the tonsillitis was caused by a virus, your body will fight off the infection on its own. However, medication can be prescribed to alleviate the symptoms.\n\nHow long does Tonsillitis Last?\n\nIf tonsillitis is caused by bacteria, with antibiotic treatment, the illness is usually cured within 1 week. However, it may take several weeks for the tonsils and swollen glands to return to normal size.\n\nWhen tonsillitis is caused by viruses, the length of illness depends on which virus is involved. Usually, people are almost completely recovered within 1 week. \n\n\n\nTonsillitis..What is it?\n\nwww.mamashealth.com/tonsillitis.asp \n\nTonsillitis\n\nhttp://kidshealth.org/kid/health_problems/teeth/tonsillitis.html \n\n   \n    Tonsillitis is an inflammation of the tonsils caused by an infection and typically causes sore throat, fever, swollen glands in the neck\n http://kidshealth.org/parent/infections/bacterial_viral/tonsillitis.html \n\nTonsilitis check\nhttp://www.rdoctor.com\nhttp://www.symptomat.com\n    \nMedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Tonsillitis\nTonsillitis is inflammation of the tonsils. (See also sore throat.)  Complications of untreated strep tonsillitis may be severe\nhttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001043.htm