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Throat/Tonsils
Question: I am a 23 year old female who frequently has problems with my throat and tonsil area. I am a non-smoker. I often examine my throat and every so often , I am able to pull out white particles from the pores in my tonsils which have a foul-smelling odor. I am worried that this may contribute to bad breath. Formerly, I only saw these white particles when I was about to get a sore throat. I find them in my throat at all times. Could you tell me what these particles are called and how I can keep them from reappearing.
Answer: It is hard to say exactly what they are without seeing them, but it sounds like there are crypts in your tonsils which are trapping food, etc. These then either become infected or putrid with spoilage. The only answer is probably stringent cleaning of this area or surgical removal. Check with an ENT specialist.
