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What can speed up a tonsilectomy recovery? just keep it wet and moist? and use a cool air,humidifier and air condition? any other recommendations?
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Time: heals all wounds... follow your doctors instructions...don't cheat on your prescribed diet or aftercare instructions rx for patience....
Answered 5/28/2014
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Mechanical soft diet: Traditionally we would recommend a mechanical soft diet for some time. Careful follow-up with your surgeon and PCP is also important to watch for any complications or problems during the healing process.
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