Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Snoring

Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy are surgeries to remove the tonsils or adenoids . They are: Used to treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children. Rarely used to treat snoring in adults. Not used to treat snoring in children. The surgeries almost always require a stay in the hospital.