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A member asked:
I have obstructive sleep apnea. can a tonsillectomy completely improve my quality of life?
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Possible : Usually there are more than one site of obstruction in sleep apnea patients. Tonsils is one area of obstruction. Other possible areas to address are the soft palate, tongue, lower jaw, hyoid bone, adenoids, nasal septum and turbinates. Radiographic studies and a good exam by your doctor will determine areas of obstruction.
Answered 12/10/2016
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Likely not: Tonsillectomy works well for osa for children, but not so much for adults. Cpap, oral airway devices or jaw surgery are much more likely to help out.
Answered 12/10/2016
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Yes: Yes, as part of a comprehensive approach. Large tonsils will block airway to a variable degree.
Answered 12/10/2016
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How long do I need to wait after a tonsillectomy before i can have another sleep study to adjust cpap pressure to new level?
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Its been 4 days after our 4 year old had his tonsillectomy Eating and sleeping well. Is it okay to send him to school for a hour or 2 at this stage?
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Tonsillectomy 7days ago. Still toe curling pain and only managing 2hrs sleep a night, and living on the edge of medication every 4hrs pain not easing ?
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I recently had a sleep study done and had an ahi of 26, all hypopneas. Is cpap necessary? Would tonsillectomy help since pcp said I have large ones?
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Day 9 post tonsillectomy. Experiencing bubbly foamy ? Salivating. Its keeping me awake. Suggestions to help sleep?
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