How to cough up tonsil stones


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Tonsil stones can be coughed up by coughing, gargling, irritating the throat, or rinsed, instrumented, and surgically removed by a doctor if necessary. Good oral hygiene can be prevented. Tonsil stones can usually be coughed up by: 1. Cough: Try to cough up tonsil stones by coughing. Cough can help loosen stones and get them out of the mouth. 2. Gargle: Rinse with warm salt water to help remove bacteria and stones from the mouth. Dissolve the right amount of salt in warm water and rinse many times. 3. Irritate the throat: Tongue base stimulation methods, such as pressing the base of the tongue gently with your fingers or gently stimulating the tonsil area with a tongue depressor, can cause nausea reflexes and help cough up stones. 4. Medical intervention: If the stones are large or difficult to cough up, your doctor may recommend the following treatments: Irrigation: Rinse the tonsil area with saline or other irrigation fluid to flush the stones out. Device removal: Use of special devices under the guidance of a physician Surgery: In rare cases, if stones occur frequently or cause severe symptoms, surgery to remove tonsils may be considered. Note that for certain groups of people, such as pregnant women, children, or patients with other health problems, the method of coughing up tonsil stones may need to be adapted to the circumstances. It's best to consult your doctor before trying anything. In addition, maintaining good oral hygiene habits, such as regular brushing, flossing and mouthwash, can help prevent the formation of tonsil stones. Avoiding excessive smoking, alcohol and irritating foods can also be beneficial to oral health. If tonsil stone problems persist or are accompanied by other discomfort symptoms, seek medical attention for further diagnosis and treatment.