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Tonsillitis (and Adenoid Infection) Causes, Symptoms, Types, Diagnosis, and Treatment on
Tonsillitis and Adenoid Infection Medical Author: John P. Cunha, DO Medical Editor: William C. Shiel, Jr., MD, FACP, FACR What are the tonsils and adenoids? What is the purpose of the tonsils and adenoids? What are common problems affecting the tonsils and adenoids? How is tonsillitis and adenoid infection treated? When should the tonsils and/or [...]
Tonsil Stones – What Are They?

Tonsil stones can be a source of chronic bad breath and discomfort. People with tonsil stones often complain of actual pain and discomfort from these little hardened clumps that lodge in their throats. In addition to the pain caused by tonsil stones, the stench is awful, and often the cause of bad breath. Understanding what [...]
Post Nasal Drip | Sinus Infection
Treatment For Post-Nasal Drip A correct diagnosis requires a detailed ear, nose, and throat exam and possible laboratory, endoscopic, and x-ray studies. Each treatment is different: Bacterial infection, when present, is treated with antibiotics. These drugs may provide only temporary relief. In cases of chronic sinusitis, surgery to open the blocked sinuses may be required. [...]
Get Rid of Tonsil Stones, Tonsilloliths, Bad Breath

Tonsil stones, also known as tonsilloliths, are caused by an accumulation of sulfur-producing bacteria and debris that become lodged in the tonsils. The debris, which can include mucous from post nasal drip, putrifies in the back of your throat and collects in the tonsil crypts (small pockets which appear on the surface of the tonsils). [...]
Throat Phlegm Caused by Tonsil Stones?
There are a variety of causes for throat phlegm build-up, one of which involves problems with the tonsils, the areas of lymphoid tissue on each side of the back of the throat. Tonsils act as part of the body’s immune system and their job is to help ward off infections, particularly upper respiratory infections. Occasionally, [...]
Tonsil Stones and Bad Breath (Halitosis)
Bad breath is the popular name for the medical state known as halitosis. Various unusual things can cause halitosis – i.e. from not brushing your teeth to some medical situations. Tonsil stones can generate a situation recognized as Halitosis, which is an intractable bad breath and taste turmoil lots of people suffer from. Tonsil stones [...]
How to Prevent Tonsil Stones (and Why They Cause Bad Breath) by Samora Jinqua Therabreath
Give High 5 (0) View Comments (30) Share This! Tweet This! Printer Friendly Report How to Prevent Tonsil Stones (and Why They Cause Bad Breath) by Samora Jinqua Therabreath Tonsil stones can create a condition known as Halitosis, which is a stubborn bad breath and taste disorder many people suffer from. Tonsil stones, also called [...]