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White spots and kissing tonsils. no throat pain. they have been like this 6 months. have had history of throat probs. what could this be?

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Dr. Tony Willson answered

Cryptic Tonsils: Given the length of time and swelling with crypts of the tonsils its best to see An ENT specialist for possible removal.

Answered 2/1/2015

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A member asked:

White spots and kissing tonsils. no throat pain. they have been like this 6 months. have had history of throat probs. what could this be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tony Willson answered

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