why do i keep spitting up white chunks from my tonsils?
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Its actually food particles. My daughter has had them like that because she had a lot of tonsilitis when she was young and it pits your tonsils so that small bits of food can get lodged. Its like a plaque would be on your teeth, so thats why its smelly. You might also have post nasal drip which is what makes hers really bad. Her Doc suggested gargling with listerine 2 times a day (not any other mouthwash, must be Listerine)and drinking more with meals. It helped her a lot. It only flares up occasionally now. It will take about 3 days or so to tart lessening then should be mostly gone in 2 weeks, provided you stick with the routine. She also took a decongestant with her routine, but you would want to talk to a doctor about your need for that.
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SWALLOW INBETWEEN YOUR TALKING.. U TRY TO GET IT ALL OUT WITH OUT TAKING A BREAK, ITS LIKE A SLOPPY TALK. JUST PRACTICE AT HOME.. CAUSE IT IS A PROBLEM WHEN YOUR SPITTING ON PEOPLE.
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Soar Throat on and off?\n\nThe tonsils in our throat are cleansing organs, a part of our immune system. When we cleanse too fast, like in the sun (the sun helps us cleanse), they are more burdened.\n\nWhen we are acid (from herbicides, pesticides, fabric softeners, acid-forming food etc.) the tonsils have to work harder and may be, beyond their capacity. Best is to measure one's pH with a roll of pH paper and keep it at 7.5, which is alkaline. pH paper is available at health food stores.\n\nWhat I would do:\n* eat more alkaline-forming food, gradually increasing,\n* stop eating white sugar and white flour products,\n* help the tonsils with homeopathic Kalium Muriaticum and Ferrum Phosphoricum,\n* discontinue toxins in the house (moth balls contain poisonous arsenic, give off fumes),\n* use Dinshah Color MedicineTM - shining certain frequencies on the body with a reading lamp and color gels, or\n* go on a 1-2 day juice fast with carrot-beet juice\nor\n* a combination of some.\n\nIt is important to cleanse, but also not to cleanse too fast, for this stresses our body.\n\nMay you be healthy and happy, alkaline.\nCordially, India.Magica
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Sounds like an allergy problem. \nI have the same thing and it's brought on by the mold in the air, like when it's over 20,000 for it's count.\nYou can try sucking on hard candy, (no dirty thoughts please). Or try drinking a little milk, if you're not lactose intolerant, it'll coat the throat and offer some relief.\nBut if it happens often and is difficult to swallow or breath, I shouldn't have to say it, but you should visit your doctor and see what he thinks and suggests you do for it.
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Tonsils aren't something you do, they are something you are born with. They are a part of your mouth/throat. They are glands in the FAR back of your mouth. Usually unseen unless they become swollen. \n\nHere read further: http://www.pedisurg.com/PtEducENT/tonsils.htm
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you could have built up old food compacted in front of your tonsils, .. or just severe post nasal drip..Have you had a lot of conjestion? also, I have learned the hard way,...drink tons and tons of water..(not soda, or ginger) Water helps!:)
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try swallowing your saliva more often instead of letting it build up in your mouth causing you to spit when you talk.\n             GULP
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They are called crypts, or more commonly throat stones. They look like cottage cheese chunks that you cough up every now and then, but when it does come up, it has a very very bad odor. It normally grows/lodges itself in the folds of your tonsils. I still don't know the true origin of these crypts, but I know of a few people who have them. I myself suffer from this from time to time, and the only thing I know to combat this is to keep your throat moist. According to my research online, drinking your fluids throughout the day, washing down your meal with a favorite drink, or just keeping your throat hydrated should do the trick. There is more information at the site below. You can also do a search for "crypts" or "throat stones"
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He might have chronic inflammation of nasal cavities, antritis, inflamed adenoids etc. This need medical attention.\n\nIf you smell it from his mouth too, the problem can be with his tonsils too.\n\nGood oral hygiene is always a good idea: including tongue scrubbing or brushing.
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Could be strep throat! \n\nLook at your tounsils- are they inflamed? Is there a foriegn substance coming from them?\n\nI had mono and strep throat all at one time- it was horrible.\n\nHope you feel better! Take Care...Danae
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Tonsillitis is an infection and swelling of the tonsils, which are oval-shaped masses of lymph gland tissue located on both sides of the back of the throat. The tonsils normally help to prevent infections.\nThey act like filters to trap bacteria and viruses entering the body through the mouth and sinuses. The tonsils also stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies which fight off infections. Anyone can have tonsillitis; however, it is most common in children between the ages of five and 10 years. Tonsillitis is caused by viruses or bacteria that cause the tonsils to swell and become inflamed. A mild or severe sore throat is one of the first symptoms of tonsillitis. Symptoms can also include fever, chills, lethargy, muscle aches, earache, pain or discomfort when swallowing, and swollen glands in the neck. Young children may be fussy and stop eating. When a doctor or nurse looks into the mouth with a otoscope, the tonsils may appear swollen and red. Sometimes they will have white or yellow spots and a thin mucous coating. Symptoms usually last four to six days.
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it's called a tonsolith, usually from food or debris that gets stuck in one of the crypts "pockets" in your tonsils.  The smell is from the bacteria breaking down the debris.
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Have you had your tonsils removed?  It sounds a little bit similar to my old problem.  The doctor saw many white spots (which I think are some kind of infection).  When I had my tonsils and adanoids removed, he said that they had been very infected, and it was a good thing I removed them.  My allergies seem to have been better since, and I don't get sick as much.\n\nI've heard from numerous people that removing tonsils helps with allergies...and Doctors have heard the same thing.  However, there's no medical knowledge as to why.
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Amazing what you find when you google for "tonsil cheese"...\n\nhttp://www.everything2.com/index.pl?node_id=1263329
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Generally speaking, tonsils are taken out for recurrent infection (tonsillitis, "strep throat" etc) or if they are so large that they are obstructing the upper airway or causing problems eating.   They are a small part of a person's immune system.  They do not serve to prevent infections from going into the lungs.  There is a significant amount of "tonsil" tissue that is left in place on the back portion of the tongue when tonsils are removed.  Studies done looking at the impact on the immune system agree that patients without their tonsils (and adenoid) are no more likely to catch an illness than patients with tonsils.
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It could be strep throat, sinus infection, tonsilitis, Get to the dr. & have them take a look & if you need treatment (anibiotics) they are the only ones that can prescribe that. Good Luck!
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try bushing your tongue and washing your mouth out with salt water. could be mouth blister or could be thrush if thrush will show as a white fur on your tongue eat some yogurt. if it doesn't clear up in a day or two go see your doc.