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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.

What are some helpful remedies for tonsillitis?

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Hello! I have tonsillitis and I want to know what some helpful remedies for tonsillitis are. I hope that you will tell me this, because I do not know much about this disease regarding the fact that I have it now for the first time in my life and I am 34 years old. I hope that this will nor be a...

by User avatar jeanelle45552

Is it Strep Throat or Tonsillitis???

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Hello! My throat is sore and swallowing is very painful for me. I ca see that my tonsils are red and maybe a little bit enlarged. My body temperature is a little it increased (37,4 C) and I have headache. I want to know what cause of this condition is: strep throat or tonsillitis. I hope that you...

by User avatar Guest

risks and benefits of tonsillectomy surgery?

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Hello! My daughter’s doctor recommended tonsillectomy. She had more than six episodes of tonsillitis last year. Her tonsils are also enlarged. The doctor said that due to frequent and severe episodes of tonsillitis her general health was endangered. She has no other problems regarding her...

by User avatar susan126654420

TONSILLS OUT

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HI IM 40 AND JUST HAD MY TONSILLS OUT 4 DAYS AGO. OH MY GOD NO BODY COULD HAVE PREPARED ME FOR IT! THOUGHT I WAS DOING SO WELL THEN THE PAIN KICKED IN. MY EARS ARE KILLING I CAN HARDLEY SWOLLOW AND IM ON ANTIBIOTICS AS IVE GOT A TEMPRETURE AND LOOKS LIKE A SMALL NFECTION. IM DRINKING LOTS OF COLD...

by User avatar Guest

a visible lump at the side of the throat that does not hurt

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i have had tonsillitis many weeks ago and my doctor gave antibiotics and a bottle of liquid for gargling and insisted that i consult an ENT specialist if symptoms persisted. because i wasn't convinced with what she told me as she did not do the checks i expected she would like pressing my neck for...

by User avatar Guest

22 and on day 2 of post-tonsillectomy, scared of what to expect

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I'm a 22 y/o female, and yesterday I had my tonsils removed. I've read so many horror stories on here, I'm not sure what to expect. The pain was pretty bad yesterday, but not so bad today. Since I got home, I have been forcing water, juice, jello and popsicles on myself, at least a cup or two of...

by User avatar lattygirl53459

Strange taste in mouth a month following tonsillectomy?

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Hi! I am desperate. One month ago I had tonsillectomy and I still have that strange taste in my mouth. I know that it's normal after this surgery but I started to worry because it still won't pass away. Does anybody know what can I do with strange taste in mouth a month following tonsillectomy?...

by User avatar isidor118552768

What should post tonsillectomy care be for a toddler?

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Hello! My toddler is recommended a tonsillectomy. He has had several infections lately and his swollen tonsils make it difficult for him to breathe. He also has bad breath and he snores and mouth breaths while sleeping. I don’t know anyone who did tonsillectomy recently and I don’t know...

by User avatar betsy50111

Post tonsilectomy

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I am on day 9 now of my tonsilectomy and finally turned the corner. Thanks to all of you for sharing your experiences as I could not believe that it was possible to feel this much pain. And then felt there was hope after reading the post op remarks. I will say though that to those going to have...

by User avatar sonofafish53158

why wouldn't they operate on my third tonsilitis?

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Hello! For the third time this year I have tonsillitis. Have asked my doctor to operate tonsils, but she told me that it is not good idea. I just cannot figure out why not they would operate them. I hope that they know something that I do not know. Have you any idea regarding this? Thank you in...

by User avatar morgana135653706