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obstruction, sleep apnea, inability to swallow properly because of enlarged tonsils, "hot potato" voice (breathy voice) and other speech abnormalities due to enlarged tonsils, recurrent or persistent abscesses or throat infections

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Probably to get samples of the cells to study, if not for a strep test.

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