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What are the small stinky balls that are coughed up from your throat?

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Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Tonsil stones....: It sounds like you are describing tonsil stones. See your doctor for diagnosis and treatment.

Answered 11/2/2013

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