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.
Tonsil stones are hard yellow or white formations that are located on or within the tonsils. Itâs common for people with tonsil stones to not even realize they have them. Tonsil stones arenât always easily visible and they can range from rice- to pea-sized. Tonsil stones rarely cause larger health complications.