Tag: adenotonsillectomy

Pediatric Sleep Apnea: Tonsils, Adenoids, and CPAP Explained

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Pediatric sleep apnea is often caused by enlarged tonsils and adenoids, blocking a child's airway during sleep. Adenotonsillectomy is the first-line treatment, but CPAP is used when surgery isn't enough. Learn how these treatments work, who needs them, and what comes next.