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If your throat was swollen but didn't show would your doctor be able to feel of throat and tell?

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Dr. William Culviner answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Swollen throat: Possibly your throat problem could be detected on physical exam or by a detailed flexible fiberoptic exam done by an ENT physician. If it bothers you enough, you should be seen.

Dr Sidman agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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