During surgery, the tonsil or adenoid tissue is removed and the cut area is left to heal naturally. These are simple operations but like all surgery, a small amount of risk is involved. The procedure can be done either in a hospital, which requires a stay of a day or two, or it can be done on an outpatient basis so that the child can recuperate at home. Your child's throat will be sore for several days after the operation. Soft foods, including ice cream, custards, and soups, can help soothe the pain.
Children can look forward to returning to their normal activities within a week after the operation.
Researchers continue to report new evidence that shows tonsils are a valuable part of the body's defense mechanism against invading germs and viruses. Tonsils are making my child sick. Chances are your child is going through a normal stage of growth, irrespective of the condition of the tonsils. So a certain number of mild respiratory diseases are expected during a child's early years. Children are healthier without them.