A member asked:

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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Dr. Lori Lange answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

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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