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I have a small red spot on my left tonsil. no pain, no sore throat, no swelling. what could it be? i am a former smoker. i quit about a year ago.
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Many things: Tonsils often have changes in the way they look and are usually not anything concerning. But if anything looks concerning to you, be safe and have a physician check it out.
Answered 10/30/2016
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