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I have grade 4 enlarged tonsils causing mild to moderate sleep apnea (ahi 10, nadir spo2 88%). one dr said tonsillectomy other said cpap. what's best?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Both: unless you were born with extra tonsils you have 2 adult tonsils and adenoidal tissue. Either tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy plus C-PAP will be beneficial.

Answered 3/28/2017

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A member asked:

I have grade 4 enlarged tonsils causing mild to moderate sleep apnea (ahi 10, nadir spo2 88%). one dr said tonsillectomy other said cpap. what's best?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

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