One thing about sleep apnea is that they are caused by blockages to the airways of a person. For some, it may all boil down to inflamed tonsils to which you may want to have them checked out. Tonsils are known to be something that are normal to be taken out if people would prefer. It may be because of discomforts but in the end it may be linked to sleep apnea.

Tonsillectomies do not only limit itself into treating adults. There are children who have their share of this discomfort. A trip to the family doctor can assess the situation and perhaps when advised to take them out, they can see more progress which includes better sleeping habits to look forward to.

Caitlin is among a growing number of kids getting tonsillectomies to treat sleep disorders. Doctor Stephen Landers, an ear, nose and throat specialist, is seeing a sharp increase in surgeries, and says many of these kids are misdiagnosed with learning disabilities. “They’re not getting restful sleep at night so they are having trouble behaving during the day,” he explained.

Post surgery, Caitlin’s energy level has skyrocketed. She can focus, and most importantly she can breathe and sleep more easily. Doctors say this is quite common. Kids with learning disabilities or behavioral problems are often found to be suffering from sleep apnea.

(Source) WBIR