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Foreign Body in Throat

2019-03-06 20:04:00
I noticed a hole in the back of my throat where I noticed a white substance as well. Due to which I always feel that something is stuck and feel very uncomfortable. Should I be worried??? Need help.
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It is most likely a keratotic plug (dead skin accumulation) in the tonsillar crypt ( hole). Nothing serious. Generally keeps shedding off & reforms. You may apply a gentle pressure with the back of your tooth brush to express it out.

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