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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 Chiu answered

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

Answered 8/10/2017

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A member asked:

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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

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