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Hi, my palatopharyngeal arch on the right side is v inflamed & red for the last few months. zero pain but in comfortable to swallow and sometimes feels closed over. i also have a yellow roof of mouth. any ideas why? can i pls send a photo? thanks?

Q: hi, my palatopharyngeal arch on the right side is v inflamed & red for the last few months. zero pain but in comfortable to swallow and sometimes feels closed over. i also have a yellow roof of mouth. any ideas why? can i pls send a photo? thanks?

: Unfortunately image loading is not feasible in this forum. Your problem has been persistent for months so you should visit an ENT doctor or an oral surgeon. Good luck.

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Unfortunately image loading is not feasible in this forum. Your problem has been persistent for months so you should visit an ENT doctor or an oral surgeon. Good luck.

Answered 7/9/2023

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A member asked:

Hi, my palatopharyngeal arch on the right side is v inflamed & red for the last few months. zero pain but in comfortable to swallow and sometimes feels closed over. i also have a yellow roof of mouth. any ideas why? can i pls send a photo? thanks?

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