I've noticed a single white spot on my left tonsil for about two months now. There's no pain or anything, and I'm familiar with tonsil stones, but this doesn't seem like that. What could it possibly be? Could it be something I should be worried about?

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I've got this weird thing where the skin is kind of hanging from the tip of my uvula, and it's touching my tongue. It's giving me this constant tickling sensation. There's no swelling or anything, but it's pretty annoying. Any idea what's going on or what I should do about it?

that could be pharungitis,visit your ENT doctor for evaluation and appropriate treatment.

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I'm noticing a yellowish color on the roof of my mouth, and it's been bothering me. I've also been having a persistent cough and there's this hard area up there that has me a bit concerned. Plus, my mouth has been feeling really dry lately. Do you think this might be something serious? I'm worried and could use some advice. I've attached a photo of the inside of my mouth for reference. Can you take a look?

That could be mucosal fibrosis do not neglect visit ENT doctor for evaluation and appropriate management

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I'm experiencing some numbness around my left ear and there's also this persistent pain in it. I'm really starting to worry about what this could be. Do you have any idea what might be causing this? Also, which type of doctor should I see about it?

That needs physical examination visit ENT doctor for the same and appropriate management

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