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Tonsil & Adenoid Problems

Tonsils and adenoids catch incoming germs which cause infections. Discuss topics like tonsillitis, quinsy, tonsil stones (tonsilloliths), dysphagia, halitosis, obstructive sleep apnea, tonsillectomy, adenoiditis), and adenoidectomy on this forum.

Procedure of tonsillectomy

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Please give me a brief discription of tonsillectomy?

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How long does tonsillits recovery lasts?

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Im scheduled in to get my tonsils out next Tuesday. I am just sick of getting really bad tonsillitis! I am going overseas in about 5 weeks to go on Contiki. Do you think its a good idea to get them out so its less likely for me to get tonsillitis over there. Or is it not worth the risk of pain and...

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post tonsillectomy & adeniodectomy on 7 yr old, 11th da

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My daughter is 7 yrs old and her mouth and throat hurt very bad and it's the 11th day after surgery. She whimpers in her sleep, if she does not wake up in a fit of pain, several times a night. She did go on zithromax on day 5 and completed it. She still sips lots of water and stays hydradated...

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Tonsillectomy and associated weight loss

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I'm 18, almost 19, and having my tonsils removed on Tuesday, and I'm just curious as to the average amount of weight lost post surgery. I KNOW I am going to be in intense pain due to many drug allergies, so I know that food will not be an option for me for a very long time-- I am just curious...

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recovery in adults after having a Tonsillectomy and septopla

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Hi there. I am 28 and just had a tonsillectomy and septoplasty surgery on Monday. I am in quite a bit of pain and am not able to sleep well at night. I have been on a strict liquid diet and have been icing my throat. what is keeping me in good spirits is knowing how much better I am going to...

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im getting tonsils out after 33yrs of suffering

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hi all . im 40 yrs old and getting tonsils out after suffering for 33 yrim excited to get rid of them but am afraid of risks. and dont know what i should do after ward please let me know your best tips please5

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Return to work after tonsillectomy

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am a high school resource teacher, and I work one-on-one with students all day. Basically, that means that I talk non-stop all day. I am scheduled for a tonsillectomy on Tuesday May 5, and I have told my immediate supervisor that I will need a substitute teacher for one week. She offered to book...

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My post tonsillectomy experience

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Greetings, After spending weeks poring over this site and getting so many great tips, I thought I would share my experience so far. I had my tonsils removed yesterday with the coblation method. When I woke up in recovery I was super uncomfortable, but I just told the nurse and she gave me meds...

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recovery in two weeks time after tonsillectomy

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hi. i'm female, 27, @ had bilateral tonsillectomy last mar 11, 2009. accdg to the 2 EENT's i consulted, (as well as my close friends who are drs. also), the surgery was necessary to stop recurrent tonsillitis/infection which could lead to heart or kidney disease complications, if left untreated. I...

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Airway feels...obstructed, tonsils swelling?

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I've read that you know you need your tonsils removed when you start getting constant colds, sore throat etc. I feel like there's 2 things obstructing my breathing (I'm a mouth breather) and believe it to be my tonsils. Could this be it? Will I need to get them removed?

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