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I've had yellow/red bumps in the back of my throat for a week. no pain. some post nasal drip and slight cough. what could be the cause?
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Lymph tissue: The back of your throat has lymph tissue. If you have drainage this will cause the lymph tissue to swell.
Answered 4/14/2018
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