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Had a tonsillectomy at 15 - how can i reduce ear pressure & swollen tongue?

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Dr. Behram Dalal answered

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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Dr. Dale Tylor answered

Specializes in ENT - Head & Neck Surgery - Pediatric

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.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 6/30/2014

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A member asked:

Had a tonsillectomy at 15 - how can i reduce ear pressure & swollen tongue?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Behram Dalal answered

Dr. Dale Tylor answered

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

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