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

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