Steroids and Pain Control After Tonsillectomy

Inclusion Criteria: * Age 3-12 * Tonsillectomy with or without adenoidectomy for any indication * Outpatient (same day) surgery Exclusion Criteria: * Bleeding disorder * Intra-operative surgical or anesthetic complication or unplanned admission * Pre-operative steroid use (defined as any steroid use greater than three days duration within 30 days prior to tonsillectomy) * Pre-operative opioid use (defined as any opioid use within 30 days prior to tonsillectomy) * Inability of parent/guardian to be contacted by phone for follow up * Inability or unwillingness of subject or legal guardian/representative to give informed consent