Latest Tonsillectomy Stories

By Amy NortonNEW YORK -- Children's behavioral problems, including symptoms of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), sometimes improve after they have their tonsils removed, a new study has found.The findings, published in the journal Pediatrics, support the theory that nighttime breathing problems -- and consequently poor sleep -- contribute to some children's behavioral difficulties during the day.When the tonsils at the back of the throat become enlarged, they can obstruct the...

NEW YORK -- Short-term administration of growth hormone (GH) improves sleep abnormalities in most patients with a rare genetic disease called Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS), according to a study. However, a subset of patients may experience a worsening of sleep disturbances.PWS has a range of features including poor muscle tone, short stature, learning disabilities, and chronic hunger and overeating that can lead to obesity. Another feature that may be present is sleep apnea, a condition in...

By Will Boggs, MD NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - After having their tonsils and adenoids out because of obstructed breathing during sleep, some children tend to become overweight. The reason may be a decrease in fidgeting and hyperactivity, according to a new report. Children "should be closely monitored" for changes in their weight after undergoing adenotonsillectomy, Dr. James N. Roemmich told Reuters Health, and "physicians should provide appropriate counseling regarding weight...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In a study of children with mild sleep-disordered breathing, a once-daily Singulair pill led to significant reductions in both adenoid size and respiratory-related sleep disturbance. Singulair, known generically as montelukast, is usually prescribed for treating asthma and can be given to kids as a chewable tablet. The new findings suggest that anti-inflammatory treatment may be useful in children with sleep-disordered breathing that is too mild to warrant removal...