why would a dr. wait until child is 4 before removing enlarged tonsils & adenoids. difficult swallowing & sleep. child does not want to breathe through mouth. sits up when sleeping child is 3. low weight for age. hurts to swallow. have been told tonsils & adenoids are enlarged. have questioned sleep apnea but seems to not be concern from dr.
it would be the doctor's choice to wait. there are no set rules as to when you can do a tonsillectomy. if this is a problem have a second opinion from another ent.