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Are there other general anesthetics used for a tonsillectomy than propofol??
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Yes, : you don't have to receive propofol. Many different intravenous medications to get you asleep and gas to keep you asleep, the latter can induce sleep also
Answered 12/3/2014
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A member asked:
I am day 28 post op for an tonsillectomy. I was wondering if it's normal to have bumpy enlarged areas where the scabs used to be in my tonsil beds?
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Had tonsillectomy 3 weeks ago.There are bumps where the tonsils used to be, 1 on the left, atleast 2 on the right.Is it normal?Im afraid theyre remnant
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