When Is It Recommended?

Does your child snore heavily, breathe through the mouth, or get frequent throat infections? Tonsil and adenoid removal may be necessary. Recent 2025 studies highlight this procedure's safety and its impact on behavioral and cognitive improvements.

  • 7+ tonsillitis episodes in a year

  • Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) with pauses in breathing

  • Recurring ear infections or hearing loss due to adenoid hypertrophy

 

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2025 Insight:

“Adeno-tonsillectomy in children with OSA reduced behavioral symptoms and improved academic performance within 6 months.”
Source: Pediatrics & Child Health Journal, Feb 2025

Considerations:

  • Children under 2 years should only undergo surgery in severe cases.

  • Monitor closely for infection and bleeding for 10 days post-op.

  • The surgery significantly improves sleep quality and school performance.

Sources:

  • Adenoidectomy and Tonsillectomy in Pediatric OSA: 2025 Clinical Update – Pediatrics & Child Health Journal

  • Clinical Outcomes in Adenotonsillectomy for Recurrent Infections – International Pediatric Review, 2025