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Are Swollen Adenoids, Sore Neck And Tongue And Difficulty In Breathing Symptoms Of Cancer?
i am a 38 year old smoker- lately i have been feeling like where my adenoids would be it is swollen and restricting my breathing. my neck is constantly sore, my tongue close to the epiglottis is constantly sore and i feel like i have a lump in my throat at all times. could this be cancer?
Thu, 26 Dec 2013
Hi
Chronic pharyngitis or tonsillitis will have symptoms like you and a chronic sinusitis add to breath problem also.This can be treated with medications and follow up with an ent specialist.Percentage of chances of getting cancer is high in smokers especially of lungs larynx or nasopharynx. It can be ruled out with the help of ent doctor as well.Hope this may help you.
thanks
Chronic pharyngitis or tonsillitis will have symptoms like you and a chronic sinusitis add to breath problem also.This can be treated with medications and follow up with an ent specialist.Percentage of chances of getting cancer is high in smokers especially of lungs larynx or nasopharynx. It can be ruled out with the help of ent doctor as well.Hope this may help you.
thanks
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