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My 2yo son has huge tonsils, he went on course of antibiotics/ steroids but they are still large and cause him to snore, what's wrong?
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Common: get followup: Tonsils can often grow faster than a kid does until they are about 7-8 & any infections will add to the size. Snoring kids need to be monitored for sleep problems & occasionally will need a sleep study to rule out sleep apnea. If you hear gaps in the kids snoring of more that 15 sec, record it & see your pcp/ent about a study. This might need a little more time to improve but surgery may be needed.
Answered 1/27/2013
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Need them out: It is not normal for a 2 yr old to snore. It sounds like his tonsils are so large that he has a compromised airway, and possilbly sleep apnea as well. (can be very serious in growing children) see your pediatrician for a referral to an ENT or pulmonologist to consider if he is a condidate for tonsil removal.
Answered 3/30/2015
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Possible sleep apnea: Snoring can indicate not enough airway- does he grind his teeth? Make sure he gets a sleep test to rule out sleep apnea.
Answered 7/11/2013
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