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How long after tonsilectomy would your throat start to feel normal again?
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7-10 days: On average, patients note resolution of pain in 7-10 days following tonsillectomy. Often, occasional twinges of pain persist for several more days with sneezing or chewing.
Answered 2/28/2013
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