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Sometimes i feel like i have a mucus ball in the base of my throat. what could this be?

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Dr. Gregory LaMorte answered

Specializes in Periodontics

ALlergies?: Could be allergies. To be sure, see an ENT doctor.

Answered 8/11/2018

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