it would be the doctor's choice to wait. there are no set rules as to when you can do a tonsillectomy. if this is a problem have a second opinion from another ent.
why would a dr. wait until child is 4 before removing enlarged tonsils & adenoids. difficult swallowing & sleep. child does not want to breathe through mouth. sits up when sleeping child is 3. low weight for age. hurts to swallow. have been told tonsils & adenoids are enlarged. have questioned sleep apnea but seems to not be concern from dr.