As you begin the physical examination, you will survey the patientâs general. appearance and measure the patientâs height and weight. These data provide. information about the patientâs nutritional status and amount of body fat. Body fat consists primarily of adipose in the form of triglyceride and is stored.
Tonsil stones are among the major causes of bad breath. They are more common in people who have suffered chronic inflammation in their tonsil or have had repeated bouts of tonsil stones. Also, its a known fact that they are more common in children than in adults.
What Causes Tonsil Stones? By Dr. Harold Katz - Bad Breath Expert. If you have bad breath (halitosis) and the uncontrollable urge to clear your throat, you may have tonsil stones (also called tonsilloliths). Tonsil stones are not a sign of poor hygiene or poor oral health practices. Tonsil stones are hardened white or yellow globules that form inside pockets/crevices (crypts) on the surface of the tonsils, located in the back of the mouth directly behind your lower molars or wisdom teeth.