These elements “get lodged in the crypts, which are small ‘pockets’ in the tonsils.” Dr. O’Leary says tonsil stones are ...

Dr. Dubose: It's a fair percentage of kids that will have obstructive sleep apnea and the majority of kids that have obstructive sleep apnea are caused because they have big tonsils or adenoids.

For kids who get their tonsils removed, age might matter more than weight: Study Kids with complications usually end up staying longer in the hospital, as well.