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My daughter is 2. she had a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy yesterday. she just recently coughed up a large amount of yellow phlegm. should i worry?
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Monitor closely...: Keep her well hydrated, monitor her temperature regularly and follow the post surgery instruction that you should have been given with her discharge papers. If any concerns call her surgeon.
Answered 5/19/2016
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