Better Breathing After My Operation – Digital Download
Better Breathing After My Operation – Digital Download
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A gentle digital social story to support nasal breathing after tonsil or adenoid surgery.
Written by specialist Speech & Language Therapist Emily Kirkcaldy, this child-friendly PDF helps children understand their operation, practise lips-closed, tongue-to-palate posture, and build healthy nose-breathing habits for better sleep, calm, and recovery.
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Product Summary
Better Breathing After My Operation
A gentle, child-friendly social story to help children restore nasal breathing and healthy oral posture after tonsil and adenoid removal.
- Supports the transition from mouth breathing to calm nasal breathing
- Reinforces tongue-to-palate and lips-closed rest posture
- Normalises recovery, soreness, and reassurance after surgery
- Includes playful breathing habits like humming and games
What this story helps your child understand
- Why it was hard to breathe before surgery (blockages explained simply)
- What happened during their tonsil & adenoid operation
- That soreness after surgery is normal, and temporary
- How to practise breathing through the nose as a new healthy habit
Healthy habits gently reinforced
- Lips resting closed (when not eating or talking)
- Tongue resting up on the palate
- Nasal breathing during rest, play, and sleep
- Calm breathing during meals and daily activities
Why support after surgery matters
Removing tonsils and adenoids clears the physical blockage, but many children continue mouth breathing out of habit. This story helps children relearn nasal breathing in a way that feels safe, positive, and empowering.
- Encourages better sleep and rest
- Supports immune health through nasal breathing
- Helps prevent a return to mouth breathing patterns
- Builds confidence during recovery
What’s included
- Illustrated digital social story (PDF)
- Child-friendly explanations using simple language
- Breathing encouragement through humming and play
- Print-friendly A4 format
Who it’s for
- Children recovering from tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy
- Parents wanting to support nasal breathing after surgery
- Families noticing ongoing mouth breathing or snoring
- Clinicians supporting post-operative breathing habits
Written by a specialist
Written by Emily Kirkcaldy, UK Speech & Language Therapist, Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist, and Buteyko Breathing Instructor, with extensive experience supporting children’s breathing, sleep, and oral development.
- Format: PDF digital download
- Licence: Single-household use
- Important: This resource is educational and does not replace individual medical or therapeutic care. If concerns persist, consult a qualified clinician.
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