A member asked:

My five year old had an adeno tonsillectomy 4 days ago and her uvula is still very swollen and covered with white- is this normal?

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Dr. Eric Yavrouian answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Tonsillectomy: Yes. It can take a week or two for the tonsillar wound to heal. The white appearance is part of the healing process.

Answered 5/11/2018

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