In some cases, a person may suddenly cough or sneeze out a stone and immediately notice that their throat feels clearer.
Who Is More Likely to Get Them?
Tonsil stones can occur in anyone, but they tend to be more common among people who:
- Have deep tonsil crypts
- Experience frequent throat infections
- Suffer from chronic sinus drainage
- Have poor oral hygiene
- Produce excessive mucus
Repeated inflammation of the tonsils may create additional pockets where debris can collect, increasing the likelihood of stone formation.
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