Tonsils and Adenoids. When is surgery necessary?

On this episode I welcome Jordan Glicksman Ear Nose and Throat Surgeon in private practice at Newton Wellesley Hospital and Lecturer part time at Harvard Medical School. We discuss the following:  The basics of adenoids When they may need to be removed The purpose of tonsils Obstructive sleep apnea T&A procedures Recovery times Other options besides surgery  Check out my weekly videos on child health & development by subscribing to PedsDocTalk TV on YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices