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Would it be ok to take a short (45mins) internal flight 9 days after my tonsillectomy - im 43 so expecting a slower healing process?
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Probably OK: Should be no problem. Ask your ENT doctor to make sure there are no special contraindications in your case.
Answered 10/8/2016
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