Differences in post-op care According to a recent study published in the February issue of Pediatrics, the quality of care of children after a tonsillectomy ... Know before you go If your child ...

Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD Tonsillectomy is a surgery to remove the tonsils, lymphatic organs in the throat ...

Tonsillectomy scabs form where former ... This process begins after surgery and before you’re sent home from the hospital. Read on to find out what to expect and what signs may indicate a ...

Learn about bleeding after a tonsillectomy. Recovery time following ... It is best to consult a doctor or pharmacist before giving pain relief medication to children. It is best to consume soft ...

Age at tonsillectomy was defined as before 13 years of age (child) and after 13 years of age (teenager and adult). The CHANCE questionnaire focussed on lifestyle and medical and family history ...

Before your tonsillectomy ... If so, it usually begins the week after your tonsillectomy, although it could also not happen until a month later. The most common signs are: Feeling like you ...

Sorbet, popsicles, gelatin, apple sauce, mashed potatoes, and bananas are just a few common recommendations for what to eat after a tonsillectomy (tonsils removed). These and other soft and ...

Before the surgery ... have a speedier recovery and lowers the risk of bleeding after surgery. Most kids who have an intracapsular tonsillectomy also are able to drink and eat more easily after ...

According to UC Davis Children’s Hospital, using a straw after tonsillectomy is safe. However, some doctors advise against it, so speaking with a child’s doctor before the surgery can help ...

The aim of this study was to compare the analgesic efficacy and safety of nimesulide, a preferential cyclo-oxygenase type-2 inhibitor, with ibuprofen in the treatment of pain after tonsillectomy.

Codeine was already falling out of favor before the official warning ... or ibuprofen should be the go-to for children after tonsillectomy. "Most kids are resilient and do very well with those ...

"Despite the finding that many children gain weight and have higher BMIs after tonsillectomy, in our study, the proportion of children who were obese before surgery remained statistically ...