One idea: we could search what is the green substance they realise after getting out of you... It could be a indicative of that is that.. Other thing: they sure look like plants aka very similar to fungus. Fungus are intolerant to salt as well, but most patogens are, so that is not so relevant... But i found very curious that all that have those cotton balls have candida symptoms. Guys, someone else to help me? Ten, are you there? Let's get to the bottom of this!