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What should i do if i have a whitehead on the back of my throat (not in my tonsil) and is a little inflamed. what is this?
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This could be due: to a viral or bacterial infection or maybe an ulceration. If you have a chronic white patch - you should have that examined.
Answered 10/25/2017
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