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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.

Smoking after tonsillectomy, I don't have money for patches or nicorette pills

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I'm 14 almost 15 and I've just had my toncils and adenoids removed. The worst pain I've ever felt in my entire life. I've dropped almost 25 lbs, I'm staving and craving a stogie. I can't help it. I don't have money for patches or nicoret pills or any thing. I just want a cig man. It's been...

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Tonsillectomy..Not to fear..

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Hello everyone,I wanted to write a few things about my tonsillectomy surgery about a year ago..Before I went in to the surgery I was getting 6 strep cases (at least) every year and finally my ENT decided to take them out..I was very nervous as I had no previous surgeries (including my wisdom teeth)...

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White pimple on my left tonsil.

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I have been having difficulties with my tonsils this past month. First it started off with my right tonsil and it felt like I had a hole in it. It hurt to swallow and it hurt to drink cold beverages. My right ear also started to hurt. It was like sharp pains shooting in it from time to time. Now its...

by User avatar Ald

Tonsillectomy Post Op, smooth recovery

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Hey everyone, I am on my day 5 recovery post tonsillectomy, and I decided to write here to share my experience, which has been pretty good to be honest. Day 1 was a little difficult, I wasn't allowed to swallow for up to 3 hours post surgery, which sucked, cause it was a disgusting experience,but...

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Tonsillectomy Day 6, I was wondering if it will get worse?

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today is day 6 , one of the best days so far I've been spitting a lot today like mouthfuls of spit and that's the worse part the worst days have passed it seems .  I was wondering if it will get worse 

by User avatar Pistolp17

Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy post op experience: my recovery was so smooth

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I'm a 24 yr old female and just had my tonsils and adenoids out 13 days ago. Reasons why was for terrible breath, tonsil stones and a always white coated tongue. Before this procedure I ruled anything else out first. Dentist to check my oral hygiene- perfect. Sinuses issues-perfect. My ENT gave me...

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Can't taste anything 10 months post op tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, and turbinectomy

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Hi there,   I had a tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, and turbinectomy 10 months ago and I still can't taste anything. My doctor (Robert Hoffman) says he's never heard of this and seems like he just doesn't care. I noticed that I had indentations on my tongue for 3 weeks & my tongue...

by User avatar Mrs. Giselle

Post tonsillectomy uvula, I often wake up choking and gagging on it

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Hello! I just had my tonsillectomy yesterday. I'm 20, and have definitely been mentally preparing for the worst pain of my life. My doctors/nurses said that day 3 is the absolute worst, though, which is why some of y'all might feel horrific right now. Also, I have a humidifier in my room that...

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Would it be harmful to have a cigarette three days after tonsils operation?

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Hey, I've had tonsillitis for 2 days now, and I haven't been craving a smoke neither have I had one but now it's the 3rd day today & I'm crazing more and more to just have a few puffs of a smoke. Think it would harm me as much as having a full cigarette to myself?

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Trouble speaking and eating a week after taking tonsils out

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I had my tonsils out a week ago and since then I haven't ate or spoke properly, when I try and speak my voice sounds clogged and muffled and it is extremely painful. It's getting quite frustrating now as I haven't had a conversation with someone since last week and I haven't had a proper meal...

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