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I have weird little white specs in the folds of my tonsils with no pain, no fever, no swelling and no smell! i need to find some answers.
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Tonsil Stones: it seems likely you have tonsil stones (Google it). They are clumps of food debris, bacteria, and your body's white cells. Some people do get sore throats and bad breath but most do not. Gargling or long Q Tips can dislodge them. Rarely do they cause issues but if so see your friendly Ear Nose Throat (ENT) specialist. Good luck
Answered 4/27/2015
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