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Would you remove large tonsils/adenoids if 3 yr old mouth breaths, wakes often, moans, chews and sometimes lightly snores in his sleep.
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Maybe: The symptoms you are describing are consistent with signs of airway obstruction. Before removing tonsils and/or adenoids (adenoids are the usual cause), evaluation by an ENT specialist, with a sleep study would be recommended.
Answered 8/17/2016
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Indication for T &A: Yes, this is certainly a reason to have a t and a.
Answered 2/12/2013
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