I've been dealing with an irritation on the left side of my throat, and it even makes my ear itch. It's just a little uncomfortable, especially when I'm eating. I've been smoking for a while now, and this has been going on for about a month. I'm getting a bit worried about what's going on here. Any idea what's causing this and what I should do?

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Dr Kareemulla Shaik

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That could be tonsilitis visit your doctor for evaluation,donotattempt to touch them follow ypur doctors treatment.

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