Surgery for sleep apnea in children imporved symptoms and behavior. I'm Erin White and this is a dailyRx Minute. An adenotonsillectomy is a surgery to remove a person's tonsils and adenoids, the tissues which, when enlarged, are usually what causes breathing obstructions when a child is sleeping. A recent study found this treatment was effective in reducing symptoms and improving sleep and behavior. Ask your pediatrician about sleep apnea treatment for your child. For dailyRx TV, I'm Erin White.