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What Is The Cause Of Small White Chunks At The Anterior Portion Of My Throat?

I have had these small white chunks of something forming at the anterior portion of my throat right around the level of the thyroid cartilage. At times they break loose and I can spit them off. Other times I can feel them back there and have to cough or manipulate my mouth in order to break them loose. They smell foul and give a bad taste and I believe it is a source of my occasional halitosis. They are soft and moist but crumble with light pressure. what is the reason for this? how can it be avoided??
Fri, 18 Sep 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern...

As per your complain and presentation of symptoms the white chunks in your throat seems to be Tonsil stones or Tonsilloliths and are formed due to deposition of food and dust debris and bacteria over the tonsillar crypts and when they get calcified tonsil stones are formed..

They are bad smelling deposits and in your case they are the cause of bad breath..

The best way to prevent them is by maintaining a good oral hygiene..
Do warm saline gargles 2 to 3 times a day..
Drink plenty of water.
Get treated for post nasal drip and sinus problems if present..
Limit the intake of areated drinks and high calcium containing foods like dairy products..

To reduce bad breath gargle with a menthol or mint containing antimicrobial mouthwash..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Is The Cause Of Small White Chunks At The Anterior Portion Of My Throat?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern... As per your complain and presentation of symptoms the white chunks in your throat seems to be Tonsil stones or Tonsilloliths and are formed due to deposition of food and dust debris and bacteria over the tonsillar crypts and when they get calcified tonsil stones are formed.. They are bad smelling deposits and in your case they are the cause of bad breath.. The best way to prevent them is by maintaining a good oral hygiene.. Do warm saline gargles 2 to 3 times a day.. Drink plenty of water. Get treated for post nasal drip and sinus problems if present.. Limit the intake of areated drinks and high calcium containing foods like dairy products.. To reduce bad breath gargle with a menthol or mint containing antimicrobial mouthwash.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.