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  • 20/02/2025

I've had a sore throat for a couple of weeks now and just noticed a hole at the back near my tonsils. I've been smoking for about two years. Should I be worried about this? What could it be?

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Dr. Dr Ibrahim Salah

Dr Ibrahim Salah

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avoid smoking

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