Question
Does a child’s tonsils require surgery?
Answer
When a child’s tonsils are overly enlarged and cause breathing difficulties, such as snoring, difficulty breathing, or pauses in breathing during sleep, doctors may recommend surgical removal. Moreover, if the tonsils exhibit keratosis, calculi, or tumors, or if recurrent tonsillitis triggers systemic diseases like myocarditis, nephritis, and rheumatic heart disease, surgery to remove the tonsils should also be considered.