A member asked:

I had a tonsilladenoidextony 2 weeks ago and 2nd surgery due to bleeding 2 weeks ago. now voice is higher and nasally. is this voice change permanent?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Tonsilectomy: Your voice shold return to normal after a period of time, after healing of the tissue hasoccurred

Answered 10/16/2016

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No: this is most likely due to irritation of your vocal cords during INTUBATION use for anesthesia and oxygenation during the surgical procedure! Hope this is helpful! Dr Z

Answered 10/16/2016

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