It's possible to have a tonsil stone and not even realize it. However, chronic bad breath, an unpleasant taste in your mouth, cough and difficulty swallowing can clue you into the condition.

The presence of crypts (crack-like pockets) in the tonsils can make it easier for stones to form. Tonsillar crypts may occur ...

My brother had lingering hoarseness and a sore throat. When he finally went to the doctor, he was diagnosed with tonsil cancer. He's in treatment, but it's ...