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How long until speaking normal after tonsillectomy?
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Up to 6 weeks: The palate can be a bit stiff after a tonsillectomy and make the voice sound weird. This should be gone by 6 weeks after surgery. If it is not, go see your ENT doctor.
Answered 6/10/2014
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