In about 1953 I had mine removed. My mom tells me that there were about 20 kids my age in the recovery room(s). Apparently, various medical groups strongly supported the surgery. It was a fad!
Not so faddish any longer because it’s RACIST.
My son who was born in 1996 had his tonsils out and his adenoids cauterized twice. He had so many ear infections, hs ENT recommended the tonsil removal. His GP however was dead set against it. After bumping him full of antibiotics, numerous sets of tubes, we went with the ENT recommendation. Never had another ear infection after that.
“In about 1953 I had mine removed. “
Right about that time for me. Mama was driving me home and we got about two blocks when I barfed all over the backseat. This was in July in Nashville. No air conditioning in the car (or at home).