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How long until this mucus/glen goes away after my tonsillectomy. i have mass amount of mucus im spitting up wondering how long till its gonna go away. i got adenoids out as well and a clip of my tongue tie?
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It takes up to 2 weeks for mucus post tonsillectomy to go away. Sometimes associated swelling at site of tonsillectomy, may cause muffled voice and pain.
Answered 3/11/2023
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