Question 1

if my son had a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy, why does he now have white mucus?

Accepted Answer

Protective: That's his body's way of protecting the surgical site.

Question 2

is normal to have bleed mucus in my throat 9 day after adnoidectomy, ?

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Not unusual but: It is not unusual to see a bit of blood- tinged mucus about 7-10 days after adenoidectomy. This is about the time that the scrabbling after surgery starts to come off. If you see more than a teaspoon of blood, you should call your ENT for advice. You should follow the post operative instructions given to you by your surgeon.

Question 3

will i have big incision from an adenoidectomy?

Accepted Answer

No: An adenoidectomy is usually performed with adenotomes and curretes.  Therefore, there is no actual incision.  The raw surface left after the adenoids are removed, is usually cauterized.  Bleeding post-operatively is quite rare.  Also this operation is essentially painless.

Question 4

what is the connection between septoplasty and adenoidectomy?

Accepted Answer

Nasal obstruction: Septoplasty is typically performed to relieve or improve nasal obstruction.  The adenoids are lymphoid tissue that sits in the back of the nose and can also contribute to nasal obstruction.

Question 5

what do you think, could having an adenoidectomy increase spo2 levels?

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Possibly: If the adenoids had been seriously impacting your breathing (obstruction, apnea during sleep etc) then the removal should improve your ability to breathe, and hence your spo2 levels.

Question 6

continued pain after adult tonsil and adenoidectomy?

Accepted Answer

How long after?: It takes at least 3 weeks to recover from adult tonsillectomy.  Even then the muscles around the tonsil may feel tight for a while.  Occasionally the stylohyoid tendon behind the tonsil area is irritated for months after a tonsillectomy.  Rarely a surgery is done to remove the styloid process when this continues to be  a large problem.   This is called eagle's syndrome.

Question 7

if i'm having an adenoidectomy, will my voice change?

Accepted Answer

N ot usually: This is an excellent question.  If the adenoid is very large, you might experience a temporary change in the quality of your voice.  If there is no palatal insufficiency,  it is unlikely that any permanent change will occur.  I am basing the answer on adenoidectomy in children.  It is quite rare for an adult to require an adenoidectomy, unless perhaps a biopsy is being performed.  No voice change.

Question 8

how  is an adenoidectomy done?

Accepted Answer

Adenoidectomy : Is done through the mouth under general anesthesia.  Adenoids are located in the upper throat just above/behind the soft palate/uvula.  A dental mirror is used to see the area.Removal can be done with a microdebrider that cuts and suctions tiny pieces of tissue out.  Another way is to remove the adenoids using a curette.  Adenoids can also be be vaporized using coblation.

Question 9

when should a child have an adenoidectomy?

Accepted Answer

Current Thoughts...: ... Include frequent ear infections, nasal obstruction or blockage and sleep apnea caused by enlarged adenoids. Consult with your doctor.

Question 10

how long after a adenoidectomy can i execise?

Accepted Answer

5-7 days.: I find it hard to believe that a 46 year old person would need an adenoidectomy.  At that age the adenoid (lymphoid tissue in the back of the nose) usually has atrophied.  Make sure of the histologist diagnosis.  If the tissue is benign, you should be able to exercise in 5 to 7 days.

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If my son had a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy, why does he now have white mucus?

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