What Causes White Particle Stuck Inside Throat?

Posted on Mon, 11 Aug 2014

Question: Hi,

I have a white particle stuck near my throat and it won't come out. What is the problem?

Answered by Dr. Krunal Karade (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
White particle is due to infected material.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the query.
As per your clinical history it appears as you are having follicular tonsillitis.
White particle is due to infected material inside holes in tonsil.
If I were your treating doctor, I would advice you chlorhexidine mouthwash thrice daily.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Krunal Karade (16 hours later)

Will using the mouthwash take out the particle? Because it has been more than 4 days since the particle is stuck and its causing disco,fort and foul breath

Answered by Dr. Krunal Karade (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Most Likely.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the query.
Most likely , daily mouthwash 7-10 mins for 7 days will take out this white particle .
Mouthwash also decrease local discomfort & foul breath.
Hope this information helpful to you, take care and have a nice day.
Regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari