Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy Tonsils and Tonsillectomy -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) What function do tonsils serve? Aren't they important? Why are tonsils removed? Should the adenoids be removed also? Will he/she outgrow the problem? How are tonsils removed? What are the complications of tonsillectomy? Is hospitalization necessary? Post-operative care and instructions?
Should My Child have a Tonsillectomy? When children live with chronically infected tonsils and enlarged adenoids, they have lower general health and a poorer quality of life (QOL) than do healthy children, according to a recent study.
What is Tonsillitis? Tonsillitis (ton-sil-lie-tiss) is an inflammation of the tonsils caused by an infection. In tonsillitis, the tonsils are enlarged, red, and often coated (either partly or entirely) by a substance that is yellow, gray, or white.
