Hi. I have been dealing with seasonal allergies, especially with the cooler summer weather there has been in Minnesota. I am experiencing some post nasal drip, congestion, scratchy soft palate, but also occasional sneezing and runny nose. Just recently it seems some irritation has showed up in the back of my throat. It is a red spot, and has some veins surrounding it. It is making swallowing and and saying more than a few words at any given time sort of painful. Normally I wouldn t worry but I do smoke occasional hookah and I am becoming paranoid, even though this is a new development and will probably go away soon. Should I be worried?