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Popcorn shell lodged behind tonsil tonight. feel it with finger but it wont come off, tried with fingernail. i tried everything! should i be worried?
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Not to worry: It will probably dislodge itself in a day or so. Try gargling with water.
Answered 9/10/2015
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