It was, in retrospect, a very astute observation of a
process where, as currently understood, the presence of large tonsils and
adenoids at the back of the throat obstruct the flow of air into the lungs when
asleep. This in turn reduces the oxygen supply to the brain to cause daytime
sleepiness, irritability and difficulty in concentrating.
Snoring Doctor very common in children, with this sort of
significant adverse effect only present in a small minority. Still, parents who
suspect there may be a link should certainly seek a referral to an ENT
specialist who will organise the appropriate tests to monitor the level of
oxygen in the blood at night.
The mother of a child who went on to have “the op” describes
the results as “fantastic”. “We used to hear him snoring even with the
television on,” Blue Heron Health News writes. “Now he sleeps well, his speech
is clear and during the day he is much happier and more settled.”
