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What does it mean if the amount of debris (white, smelly) in back of your throat + on your tonsils is noticeably increasing?

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Dr. Elton Behner answered

Infection: in throat/tonsils. See a doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Dr Coleman agreed

Answered 6/16/2015

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A member asked:

What does it mean if the amount of debris (white, smelly) in back of your throat + on your tonsils is noticeably increasing?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Elton Behner answered

Dr Coleman agreed

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