White lumps in the throat: what causes caseum and how to remove them?
Caseum, that strange term that evokes images of cheese, conceals a much less appetizing reality: clumps of dead cells and debris that settle in the tonsils. But what causes this unpleasant buildup, and how can it be effectively removed?
Tonsils and cassette (1/11)
Tonsil caseum, often responsible for bad breath, forms in the crypts of the tonsils due to the accumulation of dead cells, food particles, and bacteria.
Distinguishing caseum from serious conditions (2/11)
Although usually benign, caseum should not be confused with more serious conditions that require medical attention, such as angina.
Causes of the case (3/11)
The causes of caseus include poor oral hygiene and smoking, which promote the accumulation of debris in the tonsils.
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