My child snores loudly and seems to have some difficulty with breathing at night. Can big tonsils and adenoids cause this?
Loud snoring at night is a sign of upper airway obstruction or breathing difficulty. Large tonsils and adenoids are the most common cause of upper airway obstruction in children. When children sleep, large tonsils and adenoids may make it difficult for them to move air easily. Breathing difficulties from large tonsils and adenoids can lead to significant problems with a child’s sleep which may cause daytime tiredness, lack of energy, and behavior and attention difficulties.
