A tonsillectomy usually occurs in an operating room at a hospital or a surgical center. In either case, you’ll likely go home the same day. What to Wear.

A tonsillectomy is surgery to have your tonsils removed. Children who often have sore throats or who snore might have their tonsils taken out. But adults sometimes need a tonsillectomy, too. The ...

Tonsillectomy is the second-most common procedure performed by otolaryngologists. Children and adults who experience these issues may benefit from a tonsillectomy: Recurrent or chronic sore throat.

A tonsillectomy is typically performed under general anesthesia by an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) surgeon. A small tool is placed in the mouth to hold it open. The surgeon will then cut, burn, or ...

A tonsillectomy is a common procedure to remove your tonsils. Over the last few decades, the number of tonsillectomies performed on children has continually gone down. Here’s what you need to ...

“Tonsillectomy is a very common surgery, but it’s still surgery,” Jeffe says. “It’s important to talk with your doctor about all of the risks and benefits of surgery. But for the majority of patients, ...

Tonsillectomy scabs develop on former tonsil tissue shortly following surgery. They usually fall off 7 to 10 days after surgery. We explain what to expect when they fall off, what to do if you ...

The administration of dexamethasone significantly reduced opioid consumption in pediatric tonsillectomy, with a mean difference of −0.11 mg/kg oral morphine equivalent (95% CI, −0.22 to −0.01).

A post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage may occur if the procedure causes damage to blood vessels around the tonsils, resulting in bleeding. As this can be life threatening, people will require immediate ...

Tonsillectomy may lead to ear pain, although mouth and throat pain are more common. People can relieve this by taking pain medication, using an ice pack or heated pad on the ear, and using ...