This is said to work for some people. I would be skeptical and not have a surgery that was not thought out thoroughly.
a common risk factor for both diabetes and sleep apnea is being overweight. That is for type 2 diabetes and osa that is not caused by tonsils, uvula, deviated septum, or adnoids.
Involves frequent, reflexive gasping for air that awakens a person and disrupts sleep.
Involves frequent, reflexive gasping for air that awakens a person and disrupts sleep.
The removal of the adenoids involves a bit of cutting in the back of the throat. See the link below.
The adnoids collect bacteria, just like tonsils so it makes no difference if there in or out unless there is something wrong with your adnoids, which you would notice easily at in early age such as 2 to 3 years old. so if you were realizing it as an older age like 10 yrs old, they should not be romoved.
It depends on what is causing the sleep apnea. It is preexisting if it is caused by tonsils, adnoids, or an elongated uvula. It is not preexisting if it is caused by being overweight, or possibly by a deviated septum.
.making a surgical opening into the windpipe (a tracheostomy) for sleep apnea or hypopnea in adults is a treatment of last resort. surgical removal of the tonsils and adenoids is a fairly common and successful treatment.
Swollen palatine tonsils may interfere with swallowing, breathing, and speaking due to the increased size of the tonsils obstructing the throat. Additionally, swollen tonsils can lead to discomfort, pain, and difficulty in properly opening the mouth. In severe cases, swollen tonsils can contribute to sleep apnea by partially blocking the airway during sleep.
sleep apnea (a condition in which an individual snores loudly and stops breathing temporarily at intervals during sleep); inability to swallow properly because of enlarged tonsils; a breathy voice or other speech abnormality
It all depends on what is causing the sleep apnea in the patient. The doctor has to determine what the obstruction is. If the obstruction is caused by tonsils or adnoids then it would be a tonsilectomy. If the obstruction is because of an elongated uvula than the uvula can be shaved. If it is a deviated septum than surgery to repair the nose may be ordered. If it is caused by weight then weightloss will reduce the problem or eliminate it all together.
It could cause damage whether they have sleep apnea or not. They could have a heart attack, or bang their head on something if you startle them.What's more, they will wake up angry and alarmed, so there's a good possibility they will damage you in some way!
Obstructive Sleep apnea has many causes. A deviated septum can be a cause. Tonsils, adnoids, and elongated uvula can also be causes of sleep apnea. Being over weight is another cause of sleep apnea. A deviated septum is a sinus issue and could be the reason for your OSA. Whatever reason the obstruction is occurring the effect is the same. You will awaken often gasping for air because your airway is being obstructed. To solve this issue you have the option of CPAP therapy or possibly surgery.