question: I have a hars pea sized lump under my left earlobe directly above the jaw line. Its causing throat and ear pain. I was diagnosed at an urgent care center as having an upper respiratory infection after they did a urine and strep test. My little sister passed away from cancer 2 years ago and im scared. Im a 21 year old female. Quit smoking 2 weeks ago was a smoker on and off for 3 years. Health conditions include afib, gallstones, and I have wisdom teetChatDoctoring in sideways. I thought it might be my teeth or tonsils but ive never had the lump. my tonsils are also uneven. Theyre the same size but one is lower than the other