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Tonsil and Adenoid Disease
Our pediatric otolaryngologists treat a full spectrum of tonsil and adenoid abnormalities including recurrent strep infections, enlarged tonsils and adenoids, snoring and sleep apnea, chronic congestion, mouth breathing and recurrent sinusitis. Our state-of-the-art, in-office endoscopy equipment provides diagnoses with unparalleled accuracy, and our physicians discuss each child’s individual medical and surgical options to develop optimal care plans.Â
Sleep Apnea
Symptoms
- Snoring
- Pauses in breathing during sleep
- Restless sleep with frequent awakenings
- Bedwetting
- Daytime hyperactivity or attention problems
- Daytime tiredness
Diagnosis & Treatment
Our Pediatric Sleep Lab facilitates accurate sleep apnea diagnoses in even the most complex cases, and allows our physicians to properly manage a myriad of sleep problems.Â
Enlarged Tonsils & Adenoids
Symptoms
- Chronic congestion
- Mouth breathing
- Snoring
- Chronic runny nose (rhinorrhea)
- Recurrent sinus infections
- Drooling
- Nasal speech
- Voice changes
- Difficulty swallowing
Surgical Treatment Options
When surgery is necessary, we work closely with pediatric anesthesiologists and hospitalist pediatricians to provide the safest care possible for your child. ³ûÖÊÓƵ pediatric surgeons were among the first to implement intracapsular tonsillectomy, a surgical technique that greatly decreases postoperative pain and bleeding, allowing children to return to their regular diet and activities much more quickly and significantly decreasing academic absence due to surgery.