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 small yellowish, white particles and collect in the crevasses of the tonsils. Tonsil stones can be irritating and a nuisance because they cause the sensation that something is lodged in the throat. In severe causes there can be swelling and possibly difficulty swallowing. Those with tonsil stones commonly

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