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It's been about 4 weeks and the white scabs are still in the back of my throat. where they aren't is really red and painful on one side. how long does?
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Sires in the throat: Have an ENT evaluate it and put your mind at ease that it is probably nothing. Sounds like it may be recurring ulcers due to viruses. An ear nose and throat doc can check it out for you. Good luck and feel better.
Answered 7/29/2016
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