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Black hairy or furry tongue or yellow furry tongue: This is caused by dead skin and food buildup, and occurs commonly when the papillae become enlarged, swollen, or rough. When this buildup is paired with bacteria or yeast, it can cause the tongue to look yellow or black and hairy.White tongue is the result of an overgrowth and swelling of the fingerlike projections (papillae) on the surface of your tongue. The appearance of a white coating is caused by debris, bacteria and dead cells getting lo...more
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BAMS, PG-Diploma In (Cosmetology & Laser...read more
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Yes it happens sometimes because tonsils act as gate keeper for your air way so it accumulates the foreign body in it, that's why, it get enlarged.
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Quit habits strictly. Various treatment modalities for oral leukoplakia have been reported, but there is currently no consensus on the most appropriate treatment
the treatment modalities include change of lifestyle factors such as tobacco and alcohol intake, medication with retinoids or antimycotics, 13-cis-retenoic acid, carotenoids, vitamin c, e, natural agents (green tea) & non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents surgical excision,
cryosurgery, laser evaporation or laser excision.
the treatment modalities include change of lifestyle factors such as tobacco and alcohol intake, medication with retinoids or antimycotics, 13-cis-retenoic acid, carotenoids, vitamin c, e, natural agents (green tea) & non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents surgical excision,
cryosurgery, laser evaporation or laser excision.
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Do gargles more often, drink warm soup, kadha, eat nimbu and healthy food and lots of liquids, I presume you are taking antibiotics, take cough syrup, take lots of rest, no stress, and if your cough increases or you feel shortness of breath then definitely go to hospital.
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