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5 weeks since my tonsillectomy/ adenoidectomy nd woke up with a slight sore throat. is that normal?

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T & A: The surgery will not protect you from future infections. You may have a viral illness or a strep throat or allergy or something else. See a doctor and get checked. Good luck.

Answered 3/10/2016

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