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Researchers have been prompt again to arrive at a cure for children’ sleep disorders. The study which is published in the Archives of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery explains that adenotonsillectomy (removal of tonsils and adenoids) rid children off their breathing problems during sleep.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Experts claim that about 11% children can develop sleep disorders like obstructive sleep apnea that is related to obstructed airflow which leads to interrupted breathing pauses while a child is asleep.
Adenotonsillectomy Clears the Symptoms of Sleep Disorders
In addition, many researchers have highlighted the outcomes of sleep disorders which are related to symptoms like bedwetting, headaches, daytime sleeping, learning and attention disabilities, hyperactivity and impulsive nature of children. Researchers claim that a surgery to remove the adenoids and tonsils can contribute much in giving the children an uninterrupted sleep.
The University of Kansas School of Medicine Study
A team of researchers from the University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City observed about 117 children. Parents were required to fill-up a questionnaire regarding the child’s behavior and sleeping patterns.
Results of the Study
A follow-up on about 71 children revealed that behavioral problems and problems related to sleep disorders like breathing difficulties, etc were reduced after the surgery. Children also seem to have reported better behavior, less impulsivity and better learning and attention abilities at school or otherwise.
Researchers from the University of Michigan Health System also assert that children sleep and behave better after a tonsillectomy operation.
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