Test Your Knowledge

Preparing questions in advance can help parents to have more meaningful discussions with their child’s physicians. Parents may wish to ask their child's doctor the following questions regarding adenoidectomy:

1. Why are you recommending that my child undergo an adenoidectomy?
   
   
2. Can you explain the procedure to me in detail?
   
   
3. What risks will my child face if he/she undergoes an adenoidectomy?
   
   
4. Are there any alternatives available to my child?
   
   
5. Will my child have to stay in the hospital following the procedure?
   
   
6. What are the chances that the procedure will be successful for my child?
   
   
7. What is the next step for my child if the procedure is unsuccessful?
   
   
8. Are there any special steps my child needs to take on the day of the procedure?
   
   
9. How should I expect my child to feel in the days following the surgery?
   
   
10. How long will it take my child to fully recover from the adenoidectomy?
    
    
11. What is the best way to prepare my child for the procedure?
    
    
12. How soon after the procedure can I feed my child? What foods should I feed my child?