I tried posting this once before but it was accidently deleted, sooo long story short...

I havent had strep-throat in years, but as a consequence there was a small hole in the back of my throat on the left side.

Over the years it really hasnt bothered me too much, just here and there. But when it has, it has.  Also it is definitely getting larger. At one point it was maybe only a centimeter. Now I can more than likely fit the tip of my ring finger into it.  I used to smoke, did for 12 years, not all that heavily.  But I have quit now all together.  I might ask my doctor about it this week but not sure if she will even bother with it. My previous doctor told me to drink carbonated drinks to help alleviate pain or scar tissue. Not exactly much help. At any rate, let me know if there might be suggestions or a diagnosis path... Thank you!