From the last month or so, I've been having a sore throat, and when I checked in the mirror, I could see that the right side of my palatoglossal arch is red and a bit swollen. There's also a small white spot behind it. Is this just an infection or could it be something more serious? Google mentioned soft palate cancer, and now I'm really worried. Could you give me some guidance on what's happening? I've attached a picture for reference.

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

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4+ Yrs

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That could be Pharyngitis no need to worry consume warm foods and visit ENT doctor for appropriate treatment.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm experiencing this weird sensation where it feels like air is going through my right ear, but only when I'm at home in Bangalore. It's been happening for around 9 months, and recently I've started feeling dizzy, mostly in the evenings. It doesn't happen if I travel to other places, so I'm curious if this is something I should be worried about. What could be causing this?

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There's a big hole in one of my tonsils with a white film on top, it's uncomfortable but not sore. The other tonsil looks fine. What could this be, and should I be worried about it?

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