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A 18-year-old female asked about a 21-year-old male:

My boyfriend has red/clear bumps in the back of his throat, he doesn't have his tonsils.. also the back of his throats doesn't hurt, what could it be?

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Dr. John Chiuanswered

Allergy and Immunology 59 years experience

Irritation: Which may be from post-nasal drips or even reflux. Does he have nasal symptoms or coughing?

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