These elements “get lodged in the crypts, which are small ‘pockets’ in the tonsils.” Dr. O’Leary says tonsil stones are ...

The good news: There are measures you can take at home to help soothe your throat in the meantime.

Tonsil stones, those small white or yellow lumps at the back of your throat, may seem harmless but can cause bad breath, irritation, and recurring infections if ignored. Formed when food particles, ...

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Experts call for awareness of tonsil stones, a common yet overlooked condition often mistaken for poor oral care.

Tonsil stones, or tonsilloliths, are small deposits that can form in the back of your throat and cause bad breath. Home remedies can help treat them in many cases.

Throwing up is a pain in the stomach. But it can also be a pain in the throat. Even after the queasiness has subsided, it's not unusual to have a sore, burning sensation in your throat for hours or a ...

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Michael Reynolds, 29, was prescribed antibiotics and told to rest after he went to his GP complaining of a sore and swollen throat.

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