Pediatric sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) is a general term for breathing difficulties during sleep. SDB can range from frequent loud snoring to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a condition where part, or all, of the airway is blocked repeatedly during sleep. When a child’s breathing is disrupted during sleep, the body thinks the child is choking. TheContinue reading “Pediatric Sleep-disordered Breathing”
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Tonsils & Adenoids: When Is Surgery Required?
The tonsils are the soft tissue masses located in the back of your throat. The adenoids are located in the upper part of the nasal cavity. Just like the lymph nodes found throughout the body, the tonsils and adenoids work together as part of the immune system. They continue to grow up until age 3Continue reading “Tonsils & Adenoids: When Is Surgery Required?”
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