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THE ENT BLOG
Ear, Nose & Throat insights from Mike Dilkes, expert in ENT laser surgery
The value of high definition video endoscopy in clinic when diagnosing bad breath and tonsil stones
High definition endoscopic examination of the tonsils for persistent tonsil stone formation and bad breath.
Bad breath and tonsil stones
Bad breath and tonsil stones
Large pitted tonsil with a deep pocket under the flap in front of it. A major cause of tonsil stones
This deep pocket can be completely opened up by laser vapourising the majority of the tonsil bulk. This can be done at HealthHub London,...
Chronic Illness and tonsils, is there a link?
M.E., Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia are all chronic diseases that have been linked to chronic tonsil infection. Often there is...
Tonsil stones
These white lumps are organic material from the mouth, mainly food and salivary debris. This gets forced into cracks and holes in the...
Catarrh and postnasal drip can originate from the tonsils
Catarrh and postnasal drip can originate from the tonsils.
Holes in the tonsils can trap food and salivary debris leading to tonsil stones.
Tonsils stones form in holes within the tonsils. They can cause bad breath and tonsillitis
Snoring tonsils. An often overlooked cause of snoring. As seen when performing the Muller test.
Big tonsils cause snoring and sleep apnoea.
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