What are the warning signs of sleep apnea

When the ear hurts

Inflamed adenoids block air coming through the nose. The blockage can then lead to an infection of the eustachian tube and middle ear.

Sleep apnea caused by enlarged tonsils in adults

Middle ear infections cause serious pain and fullness of the ear. The condition is frequent in children but some adults experience ear infections too. If antibiotics do not work, an ENT may suggest an adenoidectomy.

When breathing becomes difficult

Inflamed adenoids can become as large as a ping pong ball.

In adults, the swelling goes down naturally.

Sleep apnea tonsils child

Sleep apnea tonsils child

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Can adenoids cause snoring in adults

Sleep apnea treatment

Tonsils and snoring in adults

But in some cases, swelling remains. The swollen adenoid restricts breathing, causing stuffy noses and nasally speech. If breathing is no longer comfortable after medical treatment, adenoid removal is the next step.

Poor sleep quality

Infected adenoids sometimes cause sleep apnea.

With the throat muscles relaxed during sleep, inflamed adenoids restrict oxygen use. Sleep apnea could be the catalyst for serious ailments like hypertension and heart disease.

When doctors suspect a tumor

In very rare cases, adenoids form a lump that could

can tonsils and adenoids cause sleep apnea in adults

can adenoids cause sleep apnea