Health Tip: When It's Time for a Tonsillectomy Aug 7, 2010
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Causes of Dark Circles Under a Baby... Jul 7, 2010
Enlarged adenoids can be another cause of nasal congestion ... com, enlarged adenoids can block the nasal passages and lead to congestion, which will cause the dark circles ... Other symptoms of enlarged adenoids can include mouth breathing, snoring, runny nose, and restless sleeping. (Suite101.com)
New Link Between Pollution, Temperature and Sleep-Disordered Breathing Jun 22, 2010
17, 2007) Children diagnosed with sleep-disordered breathing appear to sleep better and have improved behavior following removal of their tonsils and adenoids, according to a new. (Dec. (Science Daily)
Homeopathic Remedies for Enlarged A... Jun 20, 2010
Homeopathic Remedies for Enlarged Adenoids ... Homeopathic Remedies for Enlarged Adenoids ... Find out about homeopathic remedies that can be used to help with enlarged adenoids. (Suite101.com)
Health Tip: Why People Get Ear Infections Jun 18, 2010
Infected or overgrown adenoids. A side effect of teething among young children. (MEDLINEplus)
Possible Link Between Sleep-Disordered Breathing and Cardiovascular Disease Revealed Jun 17, 2010
17, 2007) Children diagnosed with sleep-disordered breathing appear to sleep better and have improved behavior following removal of their tonsils and adenoids, according to a new. (June 1, 2009) Infants and young toddlers with obstructive sleep apnea and sleep disordered breathing experience significant improvement following surgical treatment of the ailment, according to a new. (Science Daily)
Tonsillectomy Study Finds Best Way to Avoid Complications Jun 4, 2010
Doctors perform an estimated 530,000 adenotonsillectomies (in which the adenoids and tonsils are removed) on children in the United States each year ... In the new study, researchers examined the medical records of 4,776 patients who underwent adenoidectomy (removal of the adenoids), tonsillectomy, or adenotonsillectomy over a period of 36 months. (MEDLINEplus)
Different tonsillectomy techniques may result in fewer complications Jun 1, 2010
Approximately 530,000 outpatient pediatric adenotonsillectomies (which include removal of the adenoids) are performed annually in U.S. hospitals. Despite the frequency of the procedure, there is no universally accepted "ideal" method. (EurekAlert!)
Is it possible to cure loud snoring? May 10, 2010
Sometimes there s a physical blockage of the airways because of large tonsils or adenoids (tissue at the back of the nasal passage). If this problem is serious enough it can be alleviated with surgery. (Boston Globe)
Allergy-Linked Mouth Breathing Spells Trouble for Kids Apr 27, 2010
Mouth breathing is often corrected when tonsils and adenoids are removed, but this procedure isn't done as routinely as it once was ... But a year after he had his tonsils and adenoids removed and began wearing a functional appliance, his mother reported he was sleeping better at night, his behavior was normal, and he tested in the 99th percentile on a school-administered achievement test. (MEDLINEplus)
Mouth Breathing Can Cause Major Health Problems Apr 7, 2010
If tonsils and/or adenoids are swollen, they can be surgically removed by an ear-nose-throat (ENT) specialist. If the face and mouth are narrow, dentists can use expansion appliances to help widen the sinuses and open nasal airway passages. (Science Daily)
Expanding Waist Worsens Kids' Sleep Apnea Feb 2, 2010
About 2 percent of children have OSA, which is frequently treated by removing the tonsils and adenoids ... The issue of what exactly makes for mild OSA in children, and whether or not it should be treated, are still matters of debate, she notes, adding that a large National Institutes of Health study of adenotonsillectomy (removal of the tonsils and adenoids) now underway should help answer these questions. (MEDLINEplus)
How to Stop Snoring Today Jan 28, 2010
Factors that can block the throat include large tonsils, large adenoids, excessive amounts of fatty tissue, and, at times, the enlargement of some of the complex tissue at the back of the throat. In these cases, surgery can help by removing unwanted or excess tissue. (Fox News)
