A member asked:

Had a tonsillectomy yesterday and today my uvula and where my tonsils were are coated in a yellow/green mucous like substance. is this normal?

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Dr. Bradford Patt answered

Specializes in Facial Plastic Surgery

Post tonsillectomy : It is not uncommon to have swelling and some denuding of the uvula after tonsillectomy. This is caused by heat from cautery during removal of your tonsils and is temporary hope this answer helps you

Answered 3/22/2020

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