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Feels like popcorn kernel stuck in back of throat/on tongue but did not eat popcorn. has been this way for about two weeks. no pain just irritating ?

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Dr. Bruce Jacobs answered

You may have food: trapped in tonsillar crypts. Gargle w/cool salt water and use a water pik to remove or see your Dr.

Dr Rosenblatt agreed

Answered 11/3/2017

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A member asked:

Feels like popcorn kernel stuck in back of throat/on tongue but did not eat popcorn. has been this way for about two weeks. no pain just irritating ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bruce Jacobs answered

Dr Rosenblatt agreed

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