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Can irritation from post nasal drip cause clusters of bumps in back of throat by tonsils?

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Dr. Larry Moffett answered

Yes: Yes the bumps are swollen lymphoid tissue.

Dr Pappas and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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