tiny white puss like balls that have a horrific odor

[michelleblue69]

I have been sneezing alot lately and tiny white puss like balls have been coming out of my throat. They have an awful odor when you smash them. I know that sounds disgusting, but I am at a loss as to what they are and what causes them.

[borninquisitive]

They are called tonsiliths or tonsil stones. If you do an online search, you'll get a better understanding of them. Trust me, many people have these and nothing to worry about here.

[emmy2]

My daughter has been breathing out of her mouth for the last 6 days.  No fever, or runny nose or coughing.  She has a lot of white mucus on her throat.  They ruled out strep and think it is a vius.  But since she hasn't had a fever I was wondering if it could be allergy related.  Can allergies cause white mucus on the throat?  And can allergies show up as a virus in the blood?

[moism143]

You should get her tested for mono right away.

[NoManAlone]

I too have tonsil stones.  They are no big deal and no harm is caused by them, other than an annoying feeling in your throat every once in a while or bad breath.  Just remove them when they get to big with a water pick or your finger.

[lel2259]

I only had them when i had a virus or strep.