I'm dealing with tonsil stones for the past year and I've noticed some small stones in my tonsils. I've managed to remove a few, but can't get rid of the ones on the outer part. Sometimes it feels like something's stuck in my throat, but I don't have any ear pain, fever, swelling, or sore throat. The only issue is a dry throat. What should I do next? How can I relieve this problem without surgery? I've been gargling with Betadine daily. Could this be chronic tonsillitis? Any advice would be really helpful.

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Dr Ibrahim Salah

General Practitioner

MBBS
2+ Yrs

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Consult an ENT specialist to rule out underlying conditions like allergies, sinusitis, or non-allergic rhinitis. Consider:

Allergy testing

Nasal endoscopy

Imaging tests (CTMRI scans)

Continue medications as prescribed, and explore additional measures like humidifiers, saline nasal sprays, and avoiding irritants.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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