A member asked:

I'm 24, and had my tonsils and adenoids out 8 days ago.i have white patches on my uvula. why? did they touch it or is it extra coming off my throat?

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Dr. Michael Thompson answered

Specializes in Hematology and Oncology

Why: You had surgery and don't know why? I would start by asking the surgeon. Presumably you had highly enlarged tonsil and they may have been interfering with your airway, but a group of internet doctors can't know what actually happened to you.

Answered 8/22/2015

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