Information: Today, many parents wonder if it is wise for children to�have the tonsils taken out (tonsillectomy). Tonsillectomy may be recommended if your child has any of the following:
- Obstructed breathing during sleep
- Difficulty swallowing
- Recurrent throat infections:
- 7 in 1 year
- 5 a year for 2 years
- 3 a year for 3 years
- Recurrent serious throat infections (abscesses)
In most cases, inflammation of the tonsils can be successfully treated with antibiotics. There are always risks associated with surgery. However, if your child�has restless sleep, poor growth, mouth-breathing�with recurring swollen tonsils, or loud snoring, consult your�doctor about a tonsillectomy.
