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When can my child return to school after a tonsillectomy?
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Dr Nicholas M Phillips
Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) Surgeon
Dr Nicholas Phillips is a paediatric and adult ENT surgeon who has advanced training and subspeciality expertise in paediatric and adult nasal obstruction, snoring and … View Profile
Most children return to school about 2 weeks after surgery, once they are eating and drinking normally. The first week is usually the most uncomfortable, with throat and ear pain common, and children often feel tired and need regular pain medication.
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