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Adenoid removal - Recovery

Alternative Names

Adenoidectomy; Removal of adenoid glands

Expectations after surgery:

Most children have less trouble breathing through the nose and fewer and milder sore throats and ear infections after adenoidectomy.

In rare cases, adenoid tissue that has been removed may grow back, but this usually does not cause a problem.

Convalescence:

Complete recovery takes about 1 week. While healing, the child may have a stuffy nose, nasal drainage, and a sore throat. Soft foods and cool drinks may help relieve throat discomfort.

  • Reviewed last on: 10/20/2006
  • Alden J. Pearl, M.D., Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Otolaryngology, State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.