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‘Here’s How I Knew I Had Tonsil Stones’: How an Oddly Common Annoyance Upended A Patient’s Quality of Life

Not only are tonsil stones a "thing," they're far more prevalent than they're discussed. One woman details her year-long ...
Healthline

Why Are My Tonsils Bloody?

Your tonsils are the two round pads of tissue at the back of your throat. They’re part of your immune system. When germs enter your mouth or nose, your tonsils sound the alarm and call the immune ...
The Union Democrat

Mayo Clinic Q and A: Tonsil cancer: What is it and how do you prevent it

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My brother had lingering hoarseness and a sore throat. When he finally went to the doctor, he was diagnosed with tonsil cancer. He's in treatment, but it's been tough. Chemo makes ...
Khaberni

What are tonsil stones? And what is their relation to bad breath?

Tonsil stones are tiny white or yellow deposits that form in the crevices and gaps on the surface of the tonsils due to the ...
The Union Democrat

All about tonsil stones

Your tonsils are oval-shaped pads of tissue in the back of your throat, one on each side. They work as part of your body's immune system to filter bacteria and viruses. Tonsils also make white blood ...
Healthline

Do Low-Lying Cerebellar Tonsils (Tonsillar Ectopia) Cause Migraine?

There is currently no scientific evidence that low-lying cerebellar tonsils directly cause migraines, though headaches can be a symptom of the condition, typically presenting as occipital or ...
Post-Bulletin

Mayo Clinic Q&A: Tonsil cancer: What is it and how do you prevent it?

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My brother had lingering hoarseness and a sore throat. When he finally went to the doctor, he was diagnosed with tonsil cancer. He's in treatment, but it's been tough. Chemo makes ...