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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.

tonsilectomy in young adults

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Hi I'm on day 6 after my op and am climbing the walls with the pain I cant eat much drinking water all the time which is agony and have no voice. I feel as though I have something constantly stuck at the back of my throat and wen I do try and eat am choking on it I live in Scotland and was told by...

by User avatar donna x

Tonsillectomy recovery day 6

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Hello- I am a 39 yo male patient that had a tonsillectomy on March 13th due to stones and sleep apnea issues.  I did plenty of research prior to the surgery (I am also a critical care RN and Paramedic) so I was well aware of the recovery challenges that most patients experience.  I have to say...

by User avatar Guest

My Tonsillectomy experience.

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I had my tonsils removed in December. The surgery itself is nothing. I went in around 9am and was home in bed two hours later. When I woke up, I felt nothing. They offered me a popsicle and waited until I finished it. Then after some general questions, I was on my way home. Make sure they call your...

by User avatar Guest

Tonsils look like swiss cheese....

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I am starting to get very worried about my throat/tonsils. They are both irritated but not swollen and have been for about a month. My tonsils look like swiss cheese melted... I am a heavy smoker and I have tried everything but Chantix to quit with no luck. I have a hacking cough but not much...

by User avatar Guest

Post Tonsillectomy questions (alcohol, smoking)

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I am 17 years old and today is the 8th day after my tonsils got taken out. The healing process in my throat is going extremely well. Even on the first day I was able to eat. Since then I was able to eat every day, and I ate A LOT. My Throat was sore on the first few days and swallowing caused...

by User avatar Fib0285557

White tonsil arches!! NOT bumps.

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Im 19 and have been smoking for 2 years. I was on adhd medicine that made me crave cigarettes. I've cut down by a lot maybe 6 a day. But in the past months I've noticed a cough that won't go away. And as gross as this sounds it feels like I have mucus just stuck back there and i cant swallow right....

by User avatar aubrianneahodge284201

Weed before tonsillectomy

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I'm getting a tonsillectomy on Monday and my ENT mentioned that I shouldn't take herbal products 10 days before surgery. Well, I just got this information today and I am a regular pot smoker and the last time I smoked was last night. Should I try to postpone the surgery?

by User avatar Guest

Tonsilectomy Questions. What should i eat?

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I got my Tonsils out around 8 days ago and the scabs JUST came off it feels REALLY raw and hurts like day 1 and I have some questions. My first is when should I start eating solid food? It already hurts bad and I don't have any plans to start very soon but is there a recommended day to start...

by User avatar Guest

Tonsilectomy Good recovery story

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I went into hospital on 14th of february 2013 for a tonsilectomy, they came to me checked my blood pressure and my obs. they then made me confy in a bay and told me it was a matter of waiting now. The theatre assistant came for me at 10:15 am and by 10:30 i was under anaestetic. i was back on the...

by User avatar Dean

Should I get my tonsils out?

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Today on February 26,2013 I went to the doctor to see what was the problem was because my throat has been hurting 5 times this school year. I am 12 and they said that I have REALLY big tonsils and I have an infection in my throat. My mom said that I should get my tonsils taken out because it will...

by User avatar TifMicHal282689