How To Get Rid of Tonsil Stones
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3. Coughing
Tonsil stones may be dislodged by coughing if they're small enough. In some cases, all that's needed is a hard cough to loosen a stone, if it's not rooted too deeply. If the stone is too large, coughing probably won't dislodge it.
Coughing is the body's reflex response to eliminating airway blockages and irritants in the throat. Sometimes, larger tonsil stones may irritate the lining of the throat and actually cause coughing.
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