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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.

Tonsillectomy after age 50, I still have pain and I'm unable to put strain on my throat

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Hello, I bet I broke a record here! I am 60 and it has been 3 weeks post surgery as of tomorrow. I still have pain and unable to put strain on my throat. I was unable to hit high notes while singing. I am naturally a Soprano. I love singing and was a bit heart broken to find I am still not where I...

by User avatar Rochelle F.

Is it possible to get tonsillitis twice?

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Hello! Last month I had tonsillitis. I have taken prescribed medication and everything was fine. But now, I can tell you that I feel symptoms of tonsillitis again. So, I am wondering know is it possible to get tonsillitis twice. If it is not (and I think that), please tell me what cause of my...

by User avatar becka48358393

23 years old male tonsillectomy experience and advice (smoking, pain, white tongue)

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Hey guys. I want to share my experience so far with tonsillectomy... Im on Day 8 so far and im a 23 year old male Ok, so smoking. I see alot of people asking if they can smoke and I always see no or just quit. Well I decided to try it. I started smoking on day 5. The best way to describe it is...

by User avatar inpain1122356432

My daily adult tonsillectomy recovery "blog"

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Hi, I had a tonsillectomy today and am home and relatively OK. He used the coblation method, which I am happy about b/c it supposedly causes less pain than the electrocautery method. Anyway, I definitely am sore and it hurts to swallow, but am drinking lots of water to keep up with my fluids. I...

by User avatar AbbeyD52483

Tonsil out of its pocket.

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Hi I have had a lump at the back of my throat for a year now, and little white odour balls comes out every day.I went to ENT consultant and he said my tonsils were okay but I should get a nose op as I broke it 5 years ago and its causing problems with me breathing.But my tonsil is still having...

by User avatar Guest

Complications After Tonsillectomy for Adults

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I am 24 years old. I had a Tonsilectomy in November of 2015. I had the surgery due to an abscess tonsil that had ruptured after an altercation that involved me being choked to the point of passing out while have tonsillitis. Recovery was not too bad, but since the surgery a couple of new...

by User avatar Althea2192

congestion in both my nose and throat which caused me a swollen tonsils

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It started out with congestion both in my nose AND throat. Then it went to being congested and I notice I had swollen tonsils. Then the next day there were white spots on my tonsils not many though. And then I seen bumps in the back of my throat the color of my throat. And now I'm congested a little...

by User avatar Guest

A good tonsillectomy story. If you're scared please read mine!

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I think the word alone, tonsillectomy, scares many people.  It certainly scared me.  The only thing I could think about was the fact that I would be going under the knife to get some type of body part removed. Here is a little bit about me.  My name is Susie. I am a 21 year old female and I live...

by User avatar SusieSlaughter

Tonsillectomy/Adnoidectomy Recovery- When can you yawn?

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I'm 37 years old and I had my suregery on 10/28/10. I was wondering how long before I can yawn....can anyone shed some light? It hurts so much when I try. I also wanted to take this opportunity to post my day-to-day recovery. I've learned a lot of things during this process that...

by User avatar Guest

My recommendation, do NOT have Tonsillectomy done unless absolutely necessary

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I'm 45 years old and I'm on day 12 of recovery. My recommendation, do NOT have this done unless absolutely necessary. I have a high pain tolerance but this pain is ridiculous.  I'd rather go through labor again. Scabs fell off on days 8 & 10, the pain is worse now in my throat & in my...

by User avatar Guest