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Hi, my throat has been feeling swollen for a while now, its worst in the morning and find it hard to swollow, it does not hurt though, wht could it be?

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Dr. Michael Sparacino answered

Many things: Problems like these can only be correctly handled by your doctor in person. He/she needs to listen to you, perform an examination and possibly run labs or other tests. That's the only way he/she can find out what's going on and what to do about it.

Answered 11/14/2012

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A member asked:

Hi, my throat has been feeling swollen for a while now, its worst in the morning and find it hard to swollow, it does not hurt though, wht could it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Sparacino answered

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