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Does the uvula heal after tonsillectomy?
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Yes: Yes it heals fine.
Answered 4/7/2014
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It doesn't need to: The uvula wouldn't be injured on a tonsillectomy. It would not need to heal.
Answered 8/12/2015
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Had tonsillectomy today. Uvula very swollen. I can breathe thru nose just fine sitting but laying on back it blocks exhale! Scared 2 sleep! Normal/ok?
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