Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy preoperative Information

Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (T&A) pre-op information: why we do it, who benefits, and what to expect—recurrent tonsillitis/strep, sleep-disordered breathing (snoring/apnea), and tonsil stones. I also explain the AAO-HNS guideline-style infection frequency thresholds and the “surgery is the easy part… recovery is the hard part” reality. 👉 More parent-friendly ENT guides, checklists, and post-op resources: snotdoc.com If you’re trying to decide whether your child (or teen/adult) needs tonsil and adenoid removal, this video walks through the most common indications and what the overall experience looks like—so you can go into surgery day informed and prepared. ⏱ CHAPTERS 00:00 Start / what this video covers 00:14 Surgery is the easy part, recovery is the hard part 00:19 What are tonsils and adenoid? 00:26 Tonsils are lymphoid tissue 00:36 Adenoid is lymphoid tissue but different location 00:46 Large adenoid can obstruct nasal breathing 00:51 Why do we recommend removal? 00:53 3 main reasons 00:56 1st is chronic tonsillitis 01:15 AAO-HNSF recommendation 01:24 Paradise criteria of infections 01:43 Modifying factors 01:50 2nd reason 01:53 Sleep disordered breathing 02:00 Large tonsils and adenoid cause obstruction 02:12 Snoring and apnea 02:21 Drop in oxygen to the brain 02:29 Poor sleep cycle 02:34 Consequences of sleep disordered breathing 02:45 Sleep studies 03:00 3rd reason 03:03 Tonsil stones 03:25 How do we do it? 03:36 Same day surgery 03:45 Sore throat 03:51 Recovery pain control 04:03 Hydration 04:07 Follow surgeon’s instructions 04:10 Day of surgery videos 04:16 Summary 04:20 T&A surgery is one of most common seen in ENT 04:22 Very helpful for the right patient 04:31 Now you NOSE! ✅ What you’ll learn: • The 3 main reasons we recommend T&A (infections, sleep-disordered breathing, tonsil stones) • How enlarged tonsils/adenoid can affect sleep and daytime behavior • When a sleep study helps (and when it may not be required) • What recovery is really like and how to prepare (hydration + pain control are key) 🚨 IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE This video is for education and general guidance—not individualized medical advice. Always follow your surgeon’s instructions and discuss your specific situation with your ENT. #tonsillectomy #adenoidectomy #snoring #sleepapnea #ENT