Breathe Better, Sleep Better, Live Better Podcast

In this episode, Kathy and I have an interesting discussion about the 7 most common myths that I encounter about surgery for the tonsils: Don’t take out tonsils because they are part of the immune system and help fight infections  Tonsils can grow back after tonsillectomy  Tonsils shrink as you get older or you can outgrow them Surgery can lead to bleeding Anesthesia can be harmful in children You need to find the best surgeon  Small tonsils don’t need to be removed Show Notes  George Catlin: Shut Your Mouth and Save Your Life Sleep apnea lowers your immune system response study Tonsillectomy does not alter your immune system response study Rate of tonsil regrowth after tonsillectomy  Rates of bleeding after tonsillectomy CHAT study Patterns of Upper Airway Obstruction on Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy in Patients with Sleep-Disordered Breathing with AHI