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How Long After Tonsils Removal Is It Advisably Safe To Kiss My Partner?
Hi, ive had my tonsils removed and on the 6th day of recovery, throat still hurts a lot, on painkillers, runny nose. I want to kiss my gf and wonder how many days i should wait, we live in the same house and when shes close to me she has a mask on. Her brother was sick but she hasnt seen him in a week or so.
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Hi,
The wound at the site tonsillectomy will usually heal in 7 to 10 days. But you may find some white spots at the site which will usually take 3 to 4 weeks to disappear. Kissing can be done after 7 to 10 days depending on how much symptom free you are. Safe kissing.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vijaykumar, Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist
The wound at the site tonsillectomy will usually heal in 7 to 10 days. But you may find some white spots at the site which will usually take 3 to 4 weeks to disappear. Kissing can be done after 7 to 10 days depending on how much symptom free you are. Safe kissing.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vijaykumar, Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist
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