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  2. Leukoplakia - Wikipedia

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    Up to 8% of men over 70 [6] Oral leukoplakia is a potentially malignant disorder affecting the oral mucosa. It is defined as "essentially an oral mucosal white/gray lesion that cannot be considered as any other definable lesion." Oral leukoplakia is a gray patch or plaque that develops in the oral cavity and is strongly associated with smoking. [8]

  3. Streptococcal pharyngitis - Wikipedia

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    Streptococcal pharyngitis, also known as streptococcal sore throat (strep throat), is pharyngitis (an infection of the pharynx, the back of the throat) caused by Streptococcus pyogenes, a gram-positive, group A streptococcus. [10][11] Common symptoms include fever, sore throat, red tonsils, and enlarged lymph nodes in the front of the neck.

  4. Keratosis pharyngis - Wikipedia

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    Keratosis Pharyngis is a medical condition where keratin grows on the surface of the pharynx, that is the part of the throat at the back of the mouth. [1] Keratin is a protein that normally occurs as the main component of hair and nails. It is characterized by the presence of whitish-yellow dots on the pharyngeal wall, tonsils or lingual tonsils.

  5. What Causes a Cobblestone Throat? - AOL

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    Causes. Cobblestone throat occurs when there's swelling and inflammation in the tonsils and adenoids. These glands sit at the back of the throat and protect the respiratory passages from viruses ...

  6. Flu, pink eye, strep throat: A guide to the common illnesses ...

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    A sudden fever. Chills. Headache, body aches and fatigue. Sore throat. Dry, hacking cough. Stuffy, runny nose. Some kids with the flu may also throw up or have diarrhea, the AAP says. “The flu ...

  7. Tonsillitis - Wikipedia

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    Tonsillitis is inflammation of the tonsils in the upper part of the throat. It can be acute or chronic. [8][9][2] Acute tonsillitis typically has a rapid onset. [10] Symptoms may include sore throat, fever, enlargement of the tonsils, trouble swallowing, and enlarged lymph nodes around the neck. [1][2] Complications include peritonsillar ...

  8. Tonsil stones - Wikipedia

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    Tonsil stones, also known as tonsilloliths, are mineralizations of debris within the crevices of the tonsils. [1][3] When not mineralized, the presence of debris is known as chronic caseous tonsillitis (CCT). [1] Symptoms may include bad breath, [1] foreign body sensation, sore throat, pain or discomfort with swallowing, and cough. [4]

  9. What are tonsil stones? Here's why they may be the cause of ...

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    The tonsils are located in the back of your throat. They are an important part of your immune system . The tonsils contain a plethora of white blood cells that help your body fight off infection ...