Thank you in advance for your assistance with my question. I am a 24 y/o male and I have an infected tonsil that started 2 weeks ago after a lengthy day working face-to-face (no pun intended) as a professional face painter/balloon artist, with about 100-150 individuals served that day (much more than usual). The flesh is infected and slightly soft and caved in right past the U shaped hard pallet after top molars and can t afford a doctor unless urgent. Most complain about swelling but it seems only back bumpy part in throat is puffy, and making it hard to swallow like there s something there. I used to snort some pills from age 20-22, but haven t since and never more than what was recommened daily as oral dose (still terrible, but giving you estimated volume). Haven t had much nasal issues since, and I take a lot of proper vitamins, antioxidants, and brush teeth as recommended. I m about to just go ahead and try to pass what I suspect is puss or tonsil stones gently, but thought i d ask in case nothing happens or it s a terrible idea, saw it recommended as first attempt on other medical site. Thanks.