Whats the best age to remove tonsils in children?

When necessary: There is no automatic age for tonsil removal & it is best not to remove them if it can be avoided. Toddlers or children with sleep apnea, or children with chronic recurrent tonsillitis at any age may benefit from removal. Kids with one episode of a tonsilar abscess also benefit from excision. Symptom progression and exam findings individualize timing for each case.