**Adenoid tonsil surgery in Mumbai may be recommended for children who experience persistent nasal blockage, mouth breathing, loud snoring, recurrent throat or ear infections, or breathing difficulties during sleep. Enlarged adenoids and tonsils can obstruct the upper airway and affect a child’s sleep quality, hearing, concentration, and daily activities. When symptoms are significant or do not improve with appropriate medical treatment, an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialist can assess whether surgery may help.**
Dr. Shama Kovale, Senior Consultant ENT specialist at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai, provides care for a range of ear, nose, throat, airway, and paediatric ENT conditions. Understanding the causes of enlargement, available treatment options, surgical process, and recovery can help parents make informed decisions about their child’s health.
Adenoids and tonsils are collections of lymphoid tissue that help the immune system respond to infections, particularly during childhood.
Adenoids are located behind the nose, above the roof of the mouth. They cannot usually be seen by simply opening the mouth. When enlarged, they may block nasal airflow and interfere with the Eustachian tubes, which help ventilate the middle ear.
Tonsils are located on either side at the back of the throat. Enlarged tonsils can narrow the airway, while repeated tonsil infections may cause sore throat, fever, and difficulty swallowing.
Some children have enlarged adenoids, some have enlarged tonsils, and others have both. An ENT specialist assesses the symptoms and examination findings before recommending an appropriate treatment plan.
Parents should consider an ENT consultation if a child regularly experiences:
These symptoms can have other causes, so they do not automatically mean surgery is required. Breathing pauses during sleep, especially when repeated, should be assessed promptly by a healthcare professional.