Tonsilectomy's 27% Cure Rate for Children's Sleep Apnea
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Health Optimization Podcast with Patrick McKeown
Story of claim
Tonsilectomy and adenoidectomy have a low success rate, curing only 27% of children with sleep apnea. Inflammation and mouth breathing contribute to ongoing issues.
- Goal: To address sleep apnea in children.
- Proof: Patrick McKeown highlights the limited effectiveness of surgery, citing a 73% persistence rate of sleep apnea post-operation.
- Nuances:
- Inflammation and mouth breathing contribute to sleep apnea.
- Untreated sleep disorder breathing affects brain development in children.
- Impact on Life: Limited improvement in sleep apnea could affect cognitive development and quality of life in children.
Investments
- Price: High surgical costs
- Time: Surgery recovery time varies
- Effort: Significant recovery required post-surgery
Risks
Surgery may not resolve sleep apnea; potential for surgical complications.
Alternatives
- Behavioral interventions
- Breathing exercises
Get Started 🚀
- Consult with a pediatric specialist about sleep apnea symptoms.
- Consider non-surgical interventions first.
- Monitor sleep patterns and symptoms post-surgery.
- Explore breathing exercises as supportive therapy.
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