I've had a sore throat for the past week (I live in California, but the sore throat started before the wildfires). I checked my throat in the mirror with a flashlight the other night and saw a whole about 2mm in diameter on my tonsil. I could not see the end of the hole either, it turned into a black void since the light could not reach. I have a picture, but unfortunately I cannot attach the photo to the post.