Is It Normal to Get a Cold After a Tonsillectomy

Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy. Are cold-like symptoms after a tonsillectomy or adenoidectomy (such as a cough and congestion) normal? Yes. Cold and congestion symptoms are normal due to recovering from anesthesia/intubation as well as increased production of secretions when recovering from surgery.

Is it normal to get sick after tonsillectomy?

An upset stomach and vomiting (throwing up) are common for the first 24 hours after surgery. Your child’s throat will be very sore for quite a while after surgery. Most children will have throat pain for 10 to 14 days after a tonsillectomy. The sore throat makes it difficult and painful to swallow.

How long does congestion last after tonsillectomy?

After a tonsillectomy, the throat will have gray or white patches. These patches are not a sign of infection. After an adenoidectomy, it is common to have increased nasal congestion and drainage. This will usually go away in 7 to 10 days.