✅ Persistent bad breath — doesn’t go away with brushing or mouthwash
✅ Feeling of something stuck in the throat — especially when swallowing
✅ Visible white spots on the tonsils — small specks that may dislodge
✅ Coughing up tiny, smelly lumps — often mistaken for food bits
✅ Mild sore throat or ear pain — due to referred nerve discomfort
💡 Many people never notice them — others experience recurring discomfort.