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I have a sore purple lump in the back of my throat? i had a bad cold a 4 weeks ago, and still have a lingering cough. smoke sometimes...

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Dr. Doyle Huey answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Lump: You need to have this evaluated by your doctor. This would not be a usual finding after a cold>.

Answered 9/28/2016

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