Can large tonsils cause snoring?
Yes. Anything that narrows the upper airway, from the nose to the voice box, can cause snoring or other breathing problems. In children, large tonsils are a common cause of snoring. Snoring itself in children has been linked to behavioral, memory and concentration problems, asthma, and chronic cough. A significant number of children (and adults) who snore are also found to have obstructive sleep apnea, which can lead to fatigue, depression, high blood pressure, heart disease and many other conditions. It’s also associated with sexual dysfunction and frequent urination at night. Q: Doesn’t undergoing a tonsillectomy hurt? A: Yes. But with advances in technology, it doesn’t hurt as much. Traditional tonsillectomy using an electrocautery device will leave you with a very sore throat for 4-7 days. You’ll be on soft or liquid diet until the pain subsides, after which you slowly progress to foods of more solid consistency. The best part is that you can eat lots of ice cream. With newer techni
