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Can i temporarily get sleep apnea if i'm sick and my tonsils/adenoids swell?
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YES: Yes... Due to blockage of the airway with tonsil swelling or increased nasal resistance with a cold. If it is just contributing to poor rest and fatigue during the day... No big deal... If it produces (cyanosis) - turning blue... Eval by the er is mandatory.
Answered 7/20/2012
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Absolutely: Any obstruction, short or long term, contributes. A great example is alcohol consumption and related snoring, or sleeping on ones back.
Answered 5/8/2016
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Yes: If the tonsils/adenoids swell enough they can cause sleep apnea. This is a common problem in the 1-6% of children with sleep apnea. Check with your doctor on having them removed.
Answered 10/25/2017
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