How to clean tonsil stones from the throat
Sep 14, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Xu Gang
Introduction
Throat stones, commonly known as tonsil stones, can usually be dislodged using a cotton swab. Open your mouth wide to fully expose the tonsils, moisten the tip of the cotton swab with alcohol, then press or poke the stone until it loosens and falls out. Use the cotton swab to push the stone out of the mouth. After removing the stone, take anti-inflammatory medication to prevent throat inflammation. If you experience any discomfort after removing the stone, consult a doctor promptly.
Throat stones, commonly known as tonsil stones, can generally be removed by pressing with a cotton swab. The following are the specific steps:
1. Prepare common tools such as cotton swabs and a flashlight.
2. Shine the flashlight into the mouth and open the mouth wide to fully expose the tonsils.
3. The patient should stick out the tongue, simultaneously close or contract the throat muscles, and hold their breath.
4. Moisten the tip of the cotton swab with alcohol to soften it, reducing irritation to the throat.
5. Press or poke the stone until it dislodges, then use the cotton swab to push it out of the mouth.
6. After removing all visible stones, place the thumb under the chin at the neck area and insert a clean index finger into the mouth to squeeze out any remaining stones.
7. After thoroughly cleaning the stones, take anti-inflammatory medication to prevent throat inflammation.
Note: This procedure should be performed at a正规 hospital by a qualified physician. If any discomfort occurs after stone removal, promptly inform the doctor.
