Sleep studies can tell you how many obstructive apneas they are having, and
how many are central (from the brain).
At 09:54 AM 21/03/2005 -0600, you wrote:
>{How many kids on the list who have obstructive apnea have had either
> >tonsils, adenoids or both removed? }
>I'm curious about this too. Nicholas' ENT suggested tonsils, adenoids,
>and trimming the uvula without a sleep study first. His neurologist and
>his pediatrician both suggested a sleep study before doing any
>surgery. What can a sleep study actually tell you? His ENT said there
>are no guarantees that his apnea will improve after surgery, so I'm
>wondering if it's worth it. The ENT said he would benefit from a larger
>opening. He doesn't have breathing problems all the time, just sometimes
>at night.
>
>Jayne - mom to Nicholas - T-13 - 9 years old
>Hudson IL
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