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.
If so, you may have tonsil stones. Also called tonsilloliths, tonsil stones are debris lodged in the crevices of your tonsils. These little nuggets, which contribute to bad breath, have calcified or hardened. For some people, they cause sore throats and earaches.ost tonsil stones are found in adults, but children can also get them. Common symptoms include sore throat, earache, or the sensation of having something caught in your throat. You can also have tonsil stones without symptoms. Tonsil stones rarely interfere with breathing.