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Can A Pepper Spray Cause Tonsil Inflammation?

Hello. I have been diagnosed with tonsil inflammation. It is all white and swollen, I also have a very swollen throat. My question is, I have been peppersprayed 2 times with a spray from bulgaria. It is after this i have got the inflammation, can the spray be the reason?
Tue, 12 Jan 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

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

As per your complain white spots on tonsils seems to be due to Follicular Tonsillitis and swelling in throat seems to be due to Pharyngitis and both the conditions are pointing toward bacterial throat infection..
The white spots seems to be pus pockets secondary to infection..
Pepper spray can cause inflammation but will not cause pus pockets..
I would suggest you to consult an ENT expert and get evaluated and he can advise you to get throat swab culture done to confirm the infection..
He can advise you antibiotics like Levofloxacin, anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen, warm saline gargles, steam inhalations..
Suck throat lozenges..
Chew Vitamin C pellets and avoid chilled and spicy food..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Can A Pepper Spray Cause Tonsil Inflammation?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain white spots on tonsils seems to be due to Follicular Tonsillitis and swelling in throat seems to be due to Pharyngitis and both the conditions are pointing toward bacterial throat infection.. The white spots seems to be pus pockets secondary to infection.. Pepper spray can cause inflammation but will not cause pus pockets.. I would suggest you to consult an ENT expert and get evaluated and he can advise you to get throat swab culture done to confirm the infection.. He can advise you antibiotics like Levofloxacin, anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen, warm saline gargles, steam inhalations.. Suck throat lozenges.. Chew Vitamin C pellets and avoid chilled and spicy food.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.