Question 1

can you have cough drops after a tonsillectomy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Cough drops are ok to use even after one has had a tonsillectomy.  This is assuming that the surgery was not recent.  If so, check with the surgeon first.

Question 2

i started sucking on a cough drop before asking and its actually helping but im now wondering if its ok after a tonsillectomy? day 7

Accepted Answer

Yes: You should have no problem using a cough drop 7 days after your tonsillectomy.

Question 3

i'm on day 6 of recovery from tonsillectomy. i cough up some pieces of scab last night. should i be eating foods to help the scabs fall off?

Accepted Answer

Normal: Normal. Just eat normally. It will heal without any special dietary regimen.

Question 4

i have a really bad cough and a lot of phlegm ever since my tonsillectomy. what's wrong with me?

Accepted Answer

Cough and Phlegm: Maybe it is residual inflammation from the tonsillectomy? Maybe you are just noticing more cough and drainage because the tonsils are gone and you have allergies allowing more mucus to drain down your throat and cause cough. Removing the impediment of tonsils can make allergies more apparent. More drainage. See your allergist for testing.

Question 5

i just had sinus surgery and a tonsillectomy 2 days ago. can i us cough drops for this cough that just appeared?

Accepted Answer

Yes : Yes you can. But, if you have further concerns, you should contact the physician who did your surgery.

Question 6

just had a hacking cough after choking on water. i had tonsillectomy 4 days ago. will this increase bleeding risk?

Accepted Answer

BreathingAsAnOption: Those tonsils,and what's left of them,have lots of little blood vessels in them, so after surgery(for at least a week, maybe two)they are prone to bleed if bothered (like by rough foods,prolonged heavy coughing,sneezing,vomiting,etc).But in your case,you had one episode and didn't bleed so the risk going forward is probably the same.Of course,you could just hold your breath for the next week or so

Question 7

this is now the 7th day after my adenoidectomy and tonsillectomy and i coughed up a cough black scab twice is that normal?

Accepted Answer

Could be: You may be coughing up old blood clots  accumulated after surgery , make appointment with your surgeon for post O P visit.n

Question 8

my daughter had tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy four days ago. since then, she is experiencing like a constant barking cough that is keeping her awake at night along with the pain from the surgery. what can we do to help with this barking cough?

Accepted Answer

Medication: You can give her liquid Benadryl according to her weight to help with the cough.

Question 9

is it normal to have a cough 2 weeks post op tonsillectomy and also ringing in ears w/ dizziness?

Accepted Answer

I don't think it is: normal, although your symptoms sound like a cold.  You need to contact your surgeon for specific advice.

Question 10

pls, my son is 2yrs+ he had tonsillectomy procedure done last two weeks and now he's having running nose and serious cough at night. what can i do?

Accepted Answer

See details: You can speak with the son's pediatrician. It is likely a viral syndrome.

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Can you have cough drops after a tonsillectomy?

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I started sucking on a cough drop before asking and its actually helping but im now wondering if its ok after a tonsillectomy? day 7

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I'm on day 6 of recovery from tonsillectomy. i cough up some pieces of scab last night. should i be eating foods to help the scabs fall off?

A member asked:

I have a really bad cough and a lot of phlegm ever since my tonsillectomy. what's wrong with me?

A member asked:

I just had sinus surgery and a tonsillectomy 2 days ago. can i us cough drops for this cough that just appeared?

A member asked:

Just had a hacking cough after choking on water. i had tonsillectomy 4 days ago. will this increase bleeding risk?

A member asked:

This is now the 7th day after my adenoidectomy and tonsillectomy and i coughed up a cough black scab twice is that normal?

A member asked:

My daughter had tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy four days ago. since then, she is experiencing like a constant barking cough that is keeping her awake at night along with the pain from the surgery. what can we do to help with this barking cough?

A member asked:

Is it normal to have a cough 2 weeks post op tonsillectomy and also ringing in ears w/ dizziness?

A member asked:

Pls, my son is 2yrs+ he had tonsillectomy procedure done last two weeks and now he's having running nose and serious cough at night. what can i do?

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