Sleep apnoea is a condition typically associated with adults but can also affect children. Although it is relatively uncommon ...

KUALA LUMPUR - For the past six months, seven-year-old Isyraf Mikael (not his real name) has been snoring loudly during sleep ...

It could indicate breathing difficulties stemming from underlying health issues that require medical attention, experts warn.

The investigators randomly assigned half of the children with these issues to have their tonsils and adenoids removed, and the other half to undergo ‘watchful waiting’ over a 12 month period.

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The researchers noted that there will always be a need to remove tonsils and adenoids when those conditions are severe. Apart from kidneys and gall bladder, tonsils are the other organs which can ...

About The Study: The findings of this cohort study suggest that early-life surgical removal of tonsils or adenoids is associated with a higher future risk of stress-related disorders and highlight ...

However, in children, it is usually closely related to the size of their tonsils and adenoids. (Tonsils refer to small tissues located near the base of the tongue on the left and right sides of the ...