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Day 8 post tonsillectomy: pain ears, jaw. foul odor, slime in mouth. no antibiotics post-op. cant eat. my dr wears a respirator to protect himself, isn't worried about infection for me? what do i do? im scared & dr isnt taking seriously?

Q: day 8 post tonsillectomy: pain ears, jaw. foul odor, slime in mouth. no antibiotics post-op. cant eat. my dr wears a respirator to protect himself, isn't worried about infection for me? what do i do? im scared & dr isnt taking seriously?

: Only your doctor can accurately address this. Keep asking. Good luck.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Only your doctor can accurately address this. Keep asking. Good luck.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 11/5/2022

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A member asked:

Day 8 post tonsillectomy: pain ears, jaw. foul odor, slime in mouth. no antibiotics post-op. cant eat. my dr wears a respirator to protect himself, isn't worried about infection for me? what do i do? im scared & dr isnt taking seriously?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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