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Throat problem

2017-06-18 04:01:37
One side of my tonsils are swollen much larger than the other side. White mucousy substance on the swollen side that is hard to get off. - have to actually pull it off with tweezers. Very mild sore throat. Feels scratchy. Smoked for about four months regularly. Worried about cancer.
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Seems like Tonsillar keratosis. Unlikely to be cancer if smoked only for 4months.
Next Steps
Need infectionto rule out by ENT surgeon.
Health Tips
Quit smoking right away.

Answered2017-06-18 12:03:44

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