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Very gross picture I just coughed this up any Docters and ENT specialists about?

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IShitGlitter · 28/11/2019 17:18

At the moment I have got tonsillitis and am currently on penicillin for 10 days they have already made a huge difference. For the last few weeks I have felt like something has been stuck at the back of my throat and nothing would shift it I also had an ear infection lately aswell I dont know if it's relevant but I heard it's all connected.....Anyway the doctor prescribed me some nasal steroid spray which didn't help at all.
Now today I've coughed up 2 of these this is just one of them I've took a picture of both sides. It's not phlegm like it's a bit hard and gel like any ideas what it could be? I feel like theres a bit left too am hoping it will come up later?
Sorry I know this is gross ABIU to even ask?

Very gross picture I just coughed this up any Docters and ENT specialists about?
Very gross picture I just coughed this up any Docters and ENT specialists about?
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cleaning247 · 28/11/2019 17:20

If this was me I'd be at A&e. 😬

Happyinheels · 28/11/2019 17:22

They look like tonsil stones. My daughter gets them since she had a bad case of tonsillitis.

Happyinheels · 28/11/2019 17:23

In fact she can press on it and they pop out. It's gross but equally fascinating! Google it.

Unaware · 28/11/2019 17:24

Might be a nasal polyp

myusernamewastakenbyme · 28/11/2019 17:24

Tonsil stones are usually white or creamy coloured...I dont think those look like tonsil stones....do they smell op?

IShitGlitter · 28/11/2019 17:24

Arent tonsil stones hard though this is abit squishy.

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Dixiechickonhols · 28/11/2019 17:28

Looks like hard mucous to me. The cillia (little hairs) in my airway are damaged due to stenosis and I cough mucous. Sometimes it’s hard. I feel like something stuff cough and cough and then it comes up as a solid round pea sized lump.

Dixiechickonhols · 28/11/2019 17:28

It smells nasty if it’s a mucous lump.

Dixiechickonhols · 28/11/2019 17:29

Should say something stuck not stuff in first post

jamoncrumpets · 28/11/2019 17:29

Weird, I'm sure I've seen that exact pic on here before...

Sunflowersok · 28/11/2019 17:42

I’ve been ill with cough sore throat and sinuses for 7 weeks now, I had this yesterday but smaller. It was minging! I think maybe just a build up of stubborn mucus and things Confused

Countryescape · 28/11/2019 18:05

To sip stones for sure

IShitGlitter · 28/11/2019 18:34

Nope definitely not seen this picture before I've only just took it today. I have had tonsillitis before and coughed something equally as gross I out it in sporner corner I've name changed since then.

It didn't smell at all.

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Elllicam · 28/11/2019 18:35

Watching as I tend to cough these up after tonsillitis too.

NoIDontWatchLoveIsland · 28/11/2019 18:37

Doesnt look like tonsil stones. Looks more like nasal polyp.

FabulouslyGlamorousReindeer · 28/11/2019 18:37

I've seen a very similar picture on here too Op ... hopefully it's just a tonsil stone

IShitGlitter · 28/11/2019 19:20

A google tells me it's like a nasal polyp Hmm

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schoolsoutforever · 28/11/2019 19:21

It looks like the stuff I cough up when I'll. Never been serious in my case but I'm not a medic...

tensmum1964 · 28/11/2019 20:58

Whatever it is, its better out than in.

managedmis · 28/11/2019 21:07

Yeah I had those when I had a sinus infection. Kind of grisly

Hmm
theoldtrout01876 · 28/11/2019 22:37

I had one of those a few years back. The doctor told me it was a sinus plug and the incredibly sore throat I had was actually the crap backed up in my sinuses dripping down my throat. I couldnt even swallow my own saliva but as soon as that came out the pain went, instantly.
Never had one since but I was totally freaked at the time

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