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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.

How can one tell they are ready to go back to work?

I had a tonsillectomy 10 days ago (Nov. 30) and the recovery has been hell. Originally we were hoping to recover over the Thanksgiving holiday as to not interfere with work that much, as I planned on being back at work today. Well up until yesterday my pain levels were still too high to return to...

by User avatar icb1977131183

I have had tonsil stones for close to 3years now. iv tried to get rid of them but they keep coming back.

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i have had tonsil stones for close to 3years now. iv tried to get rid of them but they keep coming back. i maintain good oral hygein bt they dont seem to go. any one got a solution for this?  

by User avatar BuuBan275488

glass in my throat after surgery

Hello, I had a tonsil (not the two on the sides of your mouth) the one that is where the Adam apple sits for a man. Well I had this tonsil removed a week ago, it was caterized, and removed along with a non cancerous mass that was attached to it. Well, It still feels worse than it did when I walked...

by User avatar lisa

Concerned about recovery from surgery tonsellectomy, UPPP and adenoids in adults

I am a 39 year old female who has been diagnosed with a minor case of sleep apnea. After trying to sleep with a C-Pap machine, and being unable to....my ENT doctor recommends surgery. Tonsellectomy, a UPPP (which deals with trimming the membranes leading up to the Uvula), and removal of my...

by User avatar Lisa

Day 9 post-op tonsillectomy bleeding

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Hi, im 19 years old and just had tonsillectomy about 9 days ago. My ENT doctor said i wasnt a bleeder during surgery so i took it as a good thing. I laid off the milk products, hard foods and stuck to soups and caprison and Gatorade. Day 6-7 i starting to feel my scabs coming off ( i took it as a...

by User avatar el_fabe139351

tonsillectomy recovery 20/f

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I'm 20 years old and had my tonsils out Tuesday, May 28th, 2013. It is now the 30th, almost 31st. I was terrified pre-op, but I'd really like to give some positive advice for those as afraid as I was. Hearing that the recovery was horrible for anyone adult age isn't very helpful for an already...

by User avatar Guest

34 year old female's tonsil/adenoid removal experience

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I'm a commercial vocalist and was very nervous going into the surgeries; especially after reading about what people on this forum went thru (pain-wise). I am now 14 days out and happy to report my personal experience was far easier than what I expected. My ears actually hurt worse than my throat...

by User avatar twisted_angel60441

POST ADULT TONSILLECTOMY THROAT CLOSING PROBLEM

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I AM ON DAY 12 POST TONSILLECTOMY. I AM A 52 YEAR OLD FEMALE, AND HAVE ALLERGIES AND SINUS PROBLEMS. I AM EXPERIENCING ALMOST PANIC-LIKE ATTACKS OF FEELING LIKE MY THROAT IS CLOSING, AND THAT I CAN'T BREATHE, EVEN THOUGH I AM MOVING PLENTY OF AIR. SWALLOWING WAS BETTER 2-3 DAYS AGO, NOW I FEEL LIKE...

by User avatar TOO OLD FOR THIS76163

If you use basic or disposable tableware

I was just wondering what everyone uses for their meals and snacks?When I 1st started I used my general dinnerware. Then had some accidents and went to plastic. Now I have been using a lot of disposable dishes, plates, bowls, even the plasticware from disposable tableware wholesale. I wonder tho how...

by User avatar adamconant237861

Had my tonsils and SEVERELY enlarged adenoids removed on April 25th, weird taste and still hurts??

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I am 26 years old I had the surgery done on April 25th. The doctor came out and said she couldn't see how I was still breathing out of my nose because my adenoids were so large.I went home same day and I was drinking water that evening. Doctor game me loratab to take ever 4 hours, which I...

by User avatar lastchance719186629