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What Is The Best Way To Remove Tonsilloliths?
Question: was just wondering whats the best way to get rid of tonsil stones?. is it better to look into getting my tonsils taken out or is there anything i can do to reduce them alot.?
Brief Answer:
Tonsillolith.
Detailed Answer:
Hi!
Do you have problems like bad breath with Tonsil stones? Unless there is an issue with tonsil stones we do not recommend removal.
Meantime you can do Salt water gargling thoroughly five times a day to loosen the stones.
Sometimes we advise vigorous cough before gargling to loosen the stones.
If they do not help, you can go for removal of stones with the help of Laser.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. Suma Parinam, General & Family Physician
Tonsillolith.
Detailed Answer:
Hi!
Do you have problems like bad breath with Tonsil stones? Unless there is an issue with tonsil stones we do not recommend removal.
Meantime you can do Salt water gargling thoroughly five times a day to loosen the stones.
Sometimes we advise vigorous cough before gargling to loosen the stones.
If they do not help, you can go for removal of stones with the help of Laser.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. Suma Parinam, General & Family Physician
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