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A tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure, during which the tonsils are removed. Sometimes the adenoids are removed at the same time. Most tonsillectomies are performed on children, and there is some debate among pediatricians about the value of this surgery. In some cases, the tonsils grow back after being removed. This has led to a reduction in tonsillectomies performed for adults as well, but recent research suggests that tonsillectomy may be more effective for adults than children. Tonsille... 
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Sleep apnea is a common disorder in which breathing stops during sleep for 10 seconds or more, sometimes more than 300 times a night. The hallmark of the disorder is excessive daytime sleepiness and compromised quality of life, including significant social and emotional problems. There are two main types of sleep apnea. ''Obstructive sleep apnea'' may represent cessation of breathing due to mechanical blockage of the airway; ''central sleep apnea'' appears to be related to a malfunction of the b...
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Tonsils/Tonsillectomy as related to Sleep Apnea
- MedlinePlus: Tonsils and Adenoids
Surgery Only Works for Some Kids with Sleep Apnea (03/14/2008, HealthDay) Specific Conditions. Peritonsillar Abscess (Quinsy) (InteliHealth, Harvard Medical School) Tonsillar Cancer ...
- Tonsillectomy
... or reasons for when kids should get a tonsillectomy, like when they have sleep apnea ... But it doesn't seem like Pediatric ENT specialists take out tonsils (tonsillectomy) as much as ...
- Tonsils/Tonsillectomy
Tonsils/Tonsillectomy : Everybody's heard of tonsils. But not everyone knows what tonsils do or ... tonsils that make it hard to breath. difficulty swallowing. obstructive sleep apnea ...
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Since enlarged tonsils and adenoids are the most common cause of obstructive sleep apnea in children, surgical removal of the tonsils (tonsillectomy) and adenoids (adenoidectomy ...
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Obstructive Sleep Apnea What is obstructive sleep apnea? Obstructive sleep apnea ... airway blockage in children, the treatment is surgery and removal of the tonsils (tonsillectomy ...
- Surgery Effective in Children with Sleep Apnea - Associated Content
Check out Surgery Effective in Children with Sleep Apnea - Submitted by R.B. at ... So by removing tonsils (tonsillectomy) and adenoids (adenoidectomy) the problem should be ...
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Detailed information on obstructive sleep apnea in children, including information ... airway blockage in children, the treatment is surgery and removal of the tonsils (tonsillectomy ...
- Summit Health - Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Detailed information on obstructive sleep apnea, including causes, symptoms ... airway blockage in children, the treatment is surgery and removal of the tonsils (tonsillectomy ...
- Breaking News - Sleep Apnea in Children May Lead to Impaired Learning
Children with untreated sleep apnea perform significantly worse on IQ tests and may ... airway blockage in children, the treatment is surgery and removal of the tonsils (tonsillectomy ...
- Tonsillectomy - Pediatric ENT Associates, Minneapolis, MN
This is known as "sleep apnea". Removing the tonsils (along with the adenoid ) makes ... Removal of the tonsils ( tonsillectomy ) is a surgical procedure. It is performed by an ears, nose ...
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