Tonsil stones also known as tonsilloliths are caused by mucus, sulfur-producing bacteria and debris from food particles and post-nasal drip. They accumulate, condense into tinny yellowish, white particles and collect in the crevasses of the tonsils. Tonsil stones can be annoying and a nuisance because they cause the sensation that something is stuck in the throat. In serious causes there can be swelling and even difficulty swallowing. Those with tonsil stones frequently have a t

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