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I have had swollen/slight pus-sy tonsils and clear blisters on back of throat for years. causes nil symptoms but bad breath. what could this be?

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Tonsilar Crypts: They are natural craters in the tonsils that collect debris then sometimes can cause bad breath or bother you,. A dentist can remove them. Or you can try mouthwash.

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Answered 5/14/2018

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A member asked:

I have had swollen/slight pus-sy tonsils and clear blisters on back of throat for years. causes nil symptoms but bad breath. what could this be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Dr Davantzis and 2 doctors agreed

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