If you suddenly feel as though something is stuck in your throat and later cough up a small white or yellow lump, it may be a tonsil stone, also called a tonsillolith. These small deposits form when food particles, bacteria, mucus, and dead cells become trapped in tiny pockets of the tonsils. Over time, the material can harden into small stones that may remain unnoticed or become large enough to cause irritation…. Continue Reading 🔽
