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Saw ent for lump behind ear for 10 months which he wants to biopsy. he said my tonsils are very enlarged and nasal obstructed which could be apnea?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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Sounds right: This sounds like your ENT doctor knows what s/he is doing. Follow his/her advice.

Dr Hegab and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/8/2017

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A member asked:

Saw ent for lump behind ear for 10 months which he wants to biopsy. he said my tonsils are very enlarged and nasal obstructed which could be apnea?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Hegab and another doctor agreed

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