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My 14yo son coughs up little pieces of parasite. small rectangle, whitish in color, size similar to a grain of rice.
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Tonsilar Exudate?: Unlikely it is a parasite. More common is debris released from the tonsilar crypts. This is normal. See a doctor for throat exam and diagnosis.
Answered 9/7/2017
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