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A member asked:

Can you get lymphoid hyperplasia on your tonsil? i have 2bumps that resemble this from pics i seen online. my ent isn't alarmed. i'm so frightened.:(

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ENT would know: Lymphoid hyperplasia can affect tonsils and is not some thing to be alarmed about. I would suggest following your ENT doc's advice.

Answered 9/28/2016

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