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		<title>Post-Tonsillectomy warning signs</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 20:49:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elmarie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[After a tonsillectomy the following factors can be considered warning signs of possible complications. It should be brought under the surgeon&#8217;s attention as soon as possible. A temperature of 102F/39C and higher. Bright red bleeding that lasts longer than 30 minutes. Dehydration symptoms such as dark urine, dry tongue and dry skin. Severe vomiting. Stiff [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tonsillectomy: the ins and outs</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:55:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elmarie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[During a tonsillectomy the tonsils at the back of the throat is removed. This is done under general anesthesia and takes roughly 20 to 30 minuted to complete. Tonsils are removed through the mouth; there is no need to cut through the skin. Normally a child spends at least 5 hours in hospital and those older that 3 normally [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tonsillectomy: What your surgeon should know</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:50:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elmarie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The following issues should be brought under the surgeon&#8217;s attention before a tonsillectomy is done. A cold, flue or other infection that develops before the tonsillectomy. If your child has had something to eat or drink during the 8 hours before the tonsillectomy is due. A loose tooth. Bleeding tendencies in the family. Whether your [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tonsillectomy: Fasting a child</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:40:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elmarie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A tonsillectomy will be scheduled for a specific day. Your child will not be allowed to eat and drink anything from around midnight the night before the surgery. The general rule for children is to be NPO ( nil per os/nothing per mouth) for around 8 hours  before a tonsillectomy. Surgeons may differ on the length [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tonsillectomy Diet</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:48:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elmarie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[After a tonsillectomy it is more important for a child to drink fluids than to eat. A dehydrated child will not eat and feel dreadful. Using a straw will ensure a child takes small sips at a time. Let your child chew a lot of gum. That keeps the saliva going which forces a child [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tonsillectomy:Post Operative Care</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Jul 2010 17:14:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elmarie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[After a tonsillectomy a child should remain quiet for at least 5 days after coming out of hospital. It is wise to refrain from any vigorous exercise for 12 to 14 days afterwards. This does not mean a child is in isolation. Friends are welcome to drop in for a visit. He should be able to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tonsillectomy:How to prepare your child</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Jul 2010 14:32:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elmarie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Just like with adults, children tend to be less fearful when they know what to expect during a tonsillectomy. Explain to the child why a tonsillectomy has to be done. For example: Their are germs living in his tonsils and the doctor has to take out the tonsils to get rid of the germs. The [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tonsillectomy &#8211; when should it be done</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:06:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elmarie</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[adenoidectomy]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Often when a child starts to struggle with recurrent Tonsillitis, parents begin to wonder whether a tonsillectomy might be the answer. It could very well be under the following circumstances. If a child suffers from tonsillitis twice a month or 5 times per year. Keep in mind that a child does not necessarily have tonsillitis [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Chronic Tonsillitis in children</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 07:08:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elmarie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Chronic Tonsillitis is a persistent infection of the tonsils. After repeated infections, small pockets (crypts) form on the tonsils. These pockets harbor bacteria. Small stones &#8211; called Tonsilloliths - form in these pockets. When the stones are crushed they give off a foul, rotten-egg smell. This explains the foul breath that often accompanies chronic tonsillitis. Sometimes a child may [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Treating Tonsillitis</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:10:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elmarie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most cases of soar throats or tonsillitis in children are caused by viruses, though it is not always possible to tell what is causing the infection without taking a throat swab. A viral infection cannot be treated with antibiotics. Normally viral tonsillitis is accompanied by symptoms of a cold such as sneezing and runny nose. [...]]]></description>
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