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I got my tonsils out 2 weeks ago and past couple days i've had a little trouble breathing, what should i do?

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Dr. Parul Krishnamurthy answered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Inform your surgeon: Need to be sure surgical site is healing well with no obstruction.

Dr Cremers agreed

Answered 9/16/2016

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