Preston's Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy: Preparing for Surgery and Post-Op Care Tips for a 5-Year-Old. In this video, 5-year-old Preston undergoes surgery to remove his enlarged tonsils and adenoids ...

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 know ...

Tonsillectomy scabs form where former tonsil tissues have been removed. During your recovery, your scabs will fall off over the course of 5 to 10 days. They also tend to cause bad breath. According to ...

Tonsillectomy is a surgery to remove the tonsils to help with breathing and infections. Most tonsillectomies are outpatient ...

After a tonsillectomy, thick, yellow-white scabs will form. These scabs are part of the healing process. Tonsillectomy scabs typically last between 5 and 10 days after surgery. The scabs usually fall ...

Ongoing or repeated tonsillitis (inflammation of the tonsils) Repeated episodes of strep throat Enlarged tonsils that may affect breathing or sleep A growth or abscess on the tonsils Other rare ...