Posts Tagged: snoring

Tonsillectomy and Snoring?

Tonsillectomy and Snoring?

There was a time when having your tonsils removed seemed like a childhood rite of passage. “We went through a time years ago where everybody got their tonsils out very quickly,” says Dr. Daniel McKenna, an otolaryngologist with the medical staff of Lee Memorial Health System. It eliminated frequent bouts of tonsillitis, which used to… Read more »

Does My Snoring Child Have Apnea?

Does My Snoring Child Have Apnea?

So your child is a noisy sleeper. What does it mean? Experts suggest parents of snorers should have their kids screened to find out if they have sleep apnea. “American Academy of Pediatrics guideline is to evaluate the difference between obstructive sleep apnea and primary snoring,” says Dr. Jose Colon, a sleep specialist with Lee… Read more »