If gargling or flushing with water doesn't do the trick, you can try manually removing tonsil stones with a cotton swab. "Easily accessible stones can be removed using a clean cotton swab or a ...

Tonsil stones are tiny calcified debris in the crevices of your tonsils which are usually harmless However it is crucial to identify them and take the necessary steps to address the discomfort ...

Another option is to remove the tonsil stone manually. You can gently attempt to dislodge the stone using a cotton swab. Don't be forceful or aggressive; use a soft touch to move the stone out of ...

If symptoms of strep are identified, your doctor might swab your tonsils and throat for a fluid sample to test for strep. Darzynkiewicz says doctors usually swab your throat twice. That's because ...

Tonsil regrowth is estimated to happen up to 6% of the time following a partial removal. © PhotoAlto/Ale Ventura via Getty Here’s a horror story for anyone who had ...