Hi and thank you so much for this query. I am so sorry to hear about what you are experiencing. Because you reported that these lumps have been present for years, you would need to get them checked. Long standing lumps in the throat may represent simple hypertrophy or more concerning lesions like cancers. Your risk factors like smoking, alcohol, and the nature of the lumps in order to make a list of possible causes and investigate. Start with your primary care physician and if required, you would be referred to an ENT specialist. I hope this addresses your query fully. Thank you so much for using our services and do feel free to ask for more clarification or information if need be. I wish you well. Dr. Ditah, MD.