Removing a kid’s tonsils can help them sleep better at night Kids with mild sleep-disordered breathing were less likely to see a doctor or take meds after their tonsillectomy The surgery is already standard practice for children with moderate-to-severe sleep-disordered breathing Children with sleep problems needed to see a doctor 32% less often and had a 48% reduction in medication use after surgical removal of their tonsils and adenoids As many as 17% of kids in the U.S. experience sleep-disordered breathing, in which snoring or full-blown sleep apnea causes them to wake repeatedly in the night, according to information cited in the news release. During the trial, half the children had their tonsils and adenoids removed while the other half received supportive care without surgery that included education on healthy sleep habits and referrals for allergies or asthma. Exactly how the removal of the tonsils and adenoids may improve mild sleep-disordered breathing is not fully understood yet, researchers note. In addition, more research is needed to prove the cost-effectiveness of adenotonsillectomy compared with other care.
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