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Hello, i currently had my tonsillectomy and adoidectomy today and i am experiencing alot of soft coughing but i also feel a little bit of wheezing if ?

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See Your Doctor: If you are having difficulty breathing you should call your doctor immediately or go to the emergency room and get checked out.

Answered 1/23/2017

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Normal: That can be fairly normal for the first 3-7 days after that surgery

Answered 1/24/2017

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Tell surgeon: I recommend that you notify your otolaryngologist who performed the procedure of these postoperative symptoms. He/she will decide whether he/she or your primary care physician should examine you. It's possible that you aspirated some secretions or have developed an asthmatic type reaction after the procedure. Either way you need a careful lung examination and appropriate treatment as soon as possi

Answered 10/24/2017

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