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What is the cause of tonsil stones? is it associated with a runny nose
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Tonsillar stones: Tonsillar stones are debris trapped between the crypts of the tonsillar pillars. Rhinitis or a running nose can contribute to the stones
Answered 7/31/2014
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Possibly: Tonsil stone are food/bacteria/yeast that get caught inside tonsil crevices and can cause bad breath. They are more common in people with cryptic tonsils - tonsils that have deep pits. If you have a runny nose from a cold or allergies, some of the mucus drips downs your throat. This would increase the material that can get stuck in the tonsils.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Calcified debris: Tonsilloliths form when bacteria & debris get caught in the pockets of your tonsils. It hardens and becomes calcified. You see them more frequently if there is chronic inflammation of the tonsils.
Answered 8/1/2014
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Can tonsil stones cause constant pressure in my head? Iv had pressure for months now and its making me feel like Im gonna pass out and Im always tired and feel like Im dying?
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When I blow my nose I have a foul smell like bad breath.. I've had tonsil stones is this what it is? Plus very congested...
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Sore throat for about a week and can feel the soreness up my neck/jaw line to my ear, recurring tonsil stones, stuffy nose. Anything serious?
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