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Had a tonsillectomy at 15 - how can i reduce ear pressure & swollen tongue?
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Need to be: Evaluated by an ENT to see what is going on. You would need to be examined for a diagnosis and treatment recommendations to be rendered. Hope this helps.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Ask your ENT: Ear pain after tonsillectomy is the rule and not the exception. Pain medicine can help. Motrin is being used increasingly- ask your ENT if they are okay with that. Also, they may consider a dose of steroids. Stay hydrated and this will pass, but it could take a week or more.
Answered 6/30/2014
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