White spots in the throat
White spots in the throat are usually a symptom of a sore throat.
White spots are not dangerous, but they can cause discomfort, especially if they occur simultaneously with:
White spots on the tonsils indicate a purulent tonsillitis.
In some cases, the whitish mouth coating is uncomfortable because it is caused by bacteria that cause bad breath.
Causes of white spots in the throat
Candidiasis or thrush
One of the most common reasons for white spots in the throat is oral thrush.
This is an infection in the oral cavity caused by yeast (fungus), especially on: