Some children take a few days to recover. More snoring or nasal congestion is normal and is caused by temporary swelling in the back of the nose. Bad breath is also normal and is caused by the scabs that form after surgery. The snoring, congestion, and bad breath should be gone within 10 to 14 days after surgery. There should be no bleeding from the mouth or nose after surgery.
Most children have little pain after the operation.
Most of the pain will be toward the back of the neck. Your child may have a sore throat or headache for a few days. If your child has severe pain, use the prescription pain medicine as labeled. You can use cool compresses or ice packs on your child's neck to help your child feel more comfortable. You can also have your child suck on ice chips or chew gum.