Question: I was to an ENT specialist but didn't get answers to all my questions regarding my nose, tonsils and very long term chronic halitosis problem:

If my halitosis problem is caused by postnasal drip or sinus allergy like rhinitis that then builds up in the small caveties of tonsils, would removing the tonsils likely help solve the problem, or will the bacteria still be able to 'hide' within back of throat or tongue?

My nose always needs clearing in the morning and usually again in evening and I often need to clear my throat. Given that this happens every single day for many years, is it likely to be caused by some kind of allergy? Reason is that I have tried two nasal sprays (Mometasone furoate based 1 and fluticasone furoate based 1) and both had no effect when I used them independetly as described by GP for over 6 weeks.

Since October last year, I have been getting ill frequently with 3 clear tonsilitius cases, 1 mild case and many flus that didn't develop to tonsilitius.

Overall, I'm just very confused as to what could be causing what - i.e. is my sinus increasing my likelyhood of infections and breeding ground for bad breath bacteria, or are tonsils or something else causing my sinus problems. I want to see if there is anything else I can try before paying to get my tonsils removed privately.

I don't drink fizzy drinks, coffee or smoke and don't drink too much alcohol.

I'm wondering if Laryngopharyngeal reflux can easily be identified as the underling cause for my condition as I'm not sure what to expect if I was to start taking proton pump inhibitors and antacids and for how long? I assume the PPIs are also prescription only.

The reason for my time urgency is this summer may be one of my only good opportunities to remove my tonsils and I'm not sure if I can find the underlying cause before then