In recent years, we have become aware that some kids who have enlarged tonsils will exhibit behavior and attention problems. This occurs because they have disordered sleep from snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. Inadequate sleep can make kids inattentive and hyperactive during the daytime. A recent article in the Dallas Morning News describes such a child:
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Taking your child's tonsils out is no cure-all for attention and behavior problems, but for the specific group of kids with enlarged tonsils and truly abnormal sleep, it really can help! Please contact us for an exam if you think your child is having issues with these symptoms. I have also included a link to the original journal article below.
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