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What to do if one swollen tonsil and hurts to swallow?
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Get seen: Throat pain and one swollen tonsil is concerning for tonsil cancer. Please get to an ENT or Head & Neck Surgeon soon. This disease can happen regardless of smoking history so, please don't delay.
Answered 10/19/2017
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