With around one in 10 people developing them, Myheath Devon has explained all you need to know about tonsil stones. And the NHS organisation has also advised how to treat them and when to see your GP.

They may be small and pimple-like, or they could be lumpy patches or streaks. These tonsil spots typically don ... those spots can grow into a large lump. This is called a peritonsillar abscess ...