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Noticed large tonsil last year when sick no strep a year later tonsil still big but the big white spots have gone could it be cancer?
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Tonsoliths: White spots are not important. If enlarged tonsil persists, consider irrigation to heal it see : www.grossaninstitue.com Some patients shrink the tonsil by chewing Xylitol chewing gum.
Answered 9/26/2017
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