How Do Large Tonsils Affect Children’s Sleep?

Answer: The upper airway of children may be compromised by large tonsils or adenoids. The back of the mouth and throat are proportionately smaller in children and have increased muscle tone compared to adults. The lymphoid tissue of the tonsils and adenoids grows in most children between the age of 2 and 6 years.

In those who do not have room to spare, this growth may cause a narrowing that compromises the passage of air. This may lead to snoring or even sleep apnea in these children. The vast majority of children with large tonsils or adenoids never develop sleep apnea, however.

The degree of enlargement is assessed with a scale that attempts to objectively judge the size of the tissues and the risk for sleep-disordered breathing. When these tissues reach a ... more.

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