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My dd1 has her tonsils and adenoids removed on her 5th birthday. She had bad sleep apnea and it affected her breathing during activities as well. She was on puffers due to always coughing, especially at night. When the specialist saw her sleeping results from her sleep test he had her in for surgery in 3 days. The results were instant. No more puffers, her energy level increased and was even able to eat better. We felt so bad we didn’t do it sooner. I can’t comment on ear infections but she does seem to be sick less frequently.

@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: Ours was just one night test. She wore a monitor on her finger which recorded her oxygen level. The doctor also wanted us to sit in her room for about 10 minutes and just see if she stops breathing. It was pretty easy. She was also a very loud snorer and now is quiet as a mouse.

I had my tonsils and adenoids out as a child and it did significantly help my "issues" which were chronic ear infections.

I had chronic ear infections as a child and was dealing with a significant hearing loss in one ear because of them. They had tried tubes first which helped somewhat but not completely. I had my adenoids and tonsils out at 4 or 4.5 and never had another ear infection after. My hearing improved almost completely within six months.

My parents have said the recovery was easy and they wish they had done it sooner.

My 2 year old daughter had her adenoids out and tubes put in this morning. Surgery was at 7:45 and we were out the door by 9:30. The actual surgery took less than 30 minutes. She was very irritable coming off anesthesia, but since she calmed down, got home to eat and take a nap she’s been completely fine. Her throat sounds raspy and she has some bloody ear discharge, but both are normal and don’t seem to bother her. We’ll see how she’s doing in a few days, but I’m glad it’s over with and hope she starts getting less severely sick going forward!

@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: they told us to plan on being out of daycare for a week at least! He had surgery Friday morning of a long weekend and DW was on Mat leave. I believe we sent him the Tuesday because he seemed totally normal. We went to a museum the day after so he did super well.

Lo had tubes at 13 months. They were dislodged within 18 months. But then we started with recurrent strep. She had tonsils and adenoids removed this summer at 3.5. I believe under 3 they stay in the hospital. We did not. Recovery was text book. Day 3-5 were challenging. She stayed home a full week. 3.5 months later no sickness that requires meds. She still suffers colds and nasal issues but nothing that isn’t normal.

My daughter had her adenoids out when she was 3, after a year of recurring ear infections and sinus issues, and it was definitely a huge positive difference for her. The surgery was super fast and simple, and other than some raspiness she was fine a few hours after we got home. I can't speak to the tonsil surgery, but a friend had her daughter's out earlier this year, and they had a bit more downtime with it, a little more recovery, but she was good after about a week as well. Good luck!