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What causes obstructive sleep apnea in children that already have their adenoids & tonsils out?

April 4th, 2011

If adenoids and tonsils are out, what is the treatment? CPAP only?

Although adenoids and tonsils are the most common cause, problems with deviated septum, collapseable soft tissue in the neck, and underbite can be causes as well, and may be amendable to treatment surgically.

CPAP is a good treatment, but if there’s any other surgical intervention it should be considered first especially for someone young.

 

2 Responses

  1. inzanium Says:

    Although adenoids and tonsils are the most common cause, problems with deviated septum, collapseable soft tissue in the neck, and underbite can be causes as well, and may be amendable to treatment surgically.

    CPAP is a good treatment, but if there’s any other surgical intervention it should be considered first especially for someone young.
    References :

  2. James Says:

    The cause of this is Infections. Large adenoids may completely block the nasal passages and make difficult breathing through the nose. Another is syndromes or birth defects such as Down syndrome and Pierre-Robin syndrome.
    References :
    http://www.sleep-apneacpap.com

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