Mild sore throat

[rockysimon81]

Dear All, I am suffering from mild sore throat ( ON and OFF) for last 1 month. No cough but some times irritation throat and most of the time one of the nasal is blocked. Visited ENT specialist and after checking he confirmed suffering from " PHARYNGITIS" He had given anti-biotics for 5 days and assured recovery after that. After 5 days my problem has almost gone away but still very mild irritation and sore throat is there. Also my tongue is whitish but can be easily cleaned with tongue cleaner. Am continuously doing warm salty water goggling. Can any one tell what could be the problem?

[Jerry_NJ]

I have no idea aboutthroat cancer, but in general cancer is unlikely unless you can connect to a cause, chewing tobacco and smoking comes to my mind as examples.  Even these usually take a number of years of exposure.

Have you tried posting on the cancer community?

[rockysimon81]

Thanks for responding. Can this be a sign of throat cancer? Any idea?

[Jerry_NJ]

Hard for me/anyone to give you more insight than your hands-on ENT specialist.  Sounds like he found a problem.

On the white tongue I wonder if the salt water may be adding to that problem, and what are you using for a  " tongue cleaner" ?   I can immage using a tooth brush to scrub the tongue, I have never heard of a tongue cleaner.

Be sure you get things in order, sore throat, white on tongue, anything else and see if there are any cause and effects there.  Again, you doctor found a problem if you have not yet been checked to see if the cure worked, you may need a follow up visit with your ENT.

Good luck,