🦠 When Should I Remove the Tonsils and Adenoids?

🦠 When Should I Remove the Tonsils and Adenoids?

• Tonsils and adenoids may need removal if your child has:

• Frequent throat infections

• Sleep problems like snoring or breathing pauses

• Chronic nasal blockage or mouth breathing

• Repeated ear infections

Surgery is recommended when these issues affect health or quality of life.

💧 What Is Fluid Behind the Eardrum?

• This is called Otitis Media with Effusion. It causes:

• Hearing loss

• Fullness in the ear

• Speech delays in children

Treatment may include: waiting, nasal sprays, adenoid removal, or ear tubes.