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A member asked:

2 whiteish lumps nr tonsil, been there for 1-2yrs now. not tonsil stone and gargle 2 x daily. do get pnd a lot. burning throat often & neck/face pain?

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Dr. Laura Anissian answered

Sample?: Have they been swabbed for virus culture or testing? Might want to have that done.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 8/23/2015

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