That's when we decided to remove his tonsils. The decision proved worthwhile. Devon recovered amazingly quickly, almost overnight. The day after surgery, he stopped snoring and began eating solid food. Most children need a week or two to convalesce from a tonsillectomy, so it is best for parents to plan ahead.
Adenoids are lymph tissues at the back of the nasal passage above the tonsils.
Our study shows that children are more affected than some doctors may realize. Although there isn't a major downside to removing tonsils, otolaryngologists prefer to delay surgery until children are at least 3. It is also more difficult to persuade them to take fluids when their throats hurt. After surgery, patients start with soothing drinks, ice pops and ice chips. Children typically lose weight.