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Tonsillectomy Recovery Checklist

Print out this checklist and review it with your doctor or nurse. Ask them to help you fill it out according to their specific instructions.

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Medication
Medication instructions
Diet
Dietary restrictions
Activity restrictions

Things to remember

  • Get lots of bed rest
  • Drink plenty of fluids other than milk, such as water, apple juice, and sports drinks
  • Avoid hard, spicy, or crunchy foods

Call your doctor immediately if your child has any of the following

  • Bleeding in the back of the throat
  • Crying without tears
  • Flu-like symptoms such as headache and nausea
  • A temperature over 102º F

Important phone numbers

Doctor

Name
Office phone

ENT Specialist

Name
Office phone

Nurse Practitioner

Name
Office phone
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