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That said, I have difficulty swallowing on my right side and the problem seems to be centered around the area where my nose attaches to my throat. There is no redness or swelling visible from the inside. I also feel a pain and tension in the muscles that go from my collarbone up the underside of my jaw on at side. The other side is fine. I sometimes feel as if somethin is stuck in the back of my throat, like a loose tonsilolith. There is a small amount of swelling that can be felt on the outside of my throat.
The really odd thing about this is there was no precipitating event. My glands don't appear to be swollen. I can talk normally but feel a strain on the vocal cords of that side if I sing high notes or speak in a high voice. Lower notes pose no problem. I also feel better when I first wake up and the symptoms reduce dramatically if I sit upright. If I slouch or extend my neck forward there is a lot more discomfort. My throat does a sort of 'clicking' thing when I swallow at times. The way it feels, I feel as if I've strained something. I'm just not sure how! I don't have a "sore throat" feeling, this all feels like a mechanical problem.
Any insights would be great, even if it is just suggestions of how I can make myself a little more comfortable.
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Point being, we don't know the circumstances so a chat with a doctor or pharmacist who knows more about the situation would be a better idea. Hope you feel better soon, Sammih23!View Thread

Home remedies while waiting for the doc include what you are already doing, but you may want to also try some nasal irrigation as well as a humidifier. Drink lots of fluids, try to stay away from your allergy triggers, gets lots of nutrients, and rest when you can.
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Of course, nobody but your doctor can tell for sure exactly what will happen to your tonsil holes, but I would say that it's likely they would fill in relatively quickly, or at least get to a point where they don't trap food as much. Meantime, good luck with that liquid diet and with getting in touch with the doc.View Thread
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