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Is the back of the throat supposed to be hard?
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No: The back of the throat is soft and consists of epithelium. It is possible that you may have a crust in the back of your throat that may represent dryness or an infection. But, no the back of the throat is not hard. See your physician for an appropriate diagnosis.
Answered 5/25/2015
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