Treatment for tonsil stones is typically simple. Home remedies such as gargling warm salt water, coughing, or gently removing the stones with a cotton swab are usually effective. In more persistent cases, some turn to medical tools or seek help from a doctor. The rise of graphic tonsil stone removal videos has fueled widespread curiosity, though the content may not be suitable for the squeamish.
Here’s what you need to know about tonsil stones – the weird pimple-like growths in your throat
