Can big tonsils make it harder to breathe?

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I have big tonsils and i snore.And i feel i need to breathe from my mouth more then my nose.


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Answer by Karen
Yes they can, especially during sleep. Your throat relaxes when you sleep and all that extra tissue can get in the way and cause snoring and sleep apnea. Two of my children have had their tonsils and adenoids removed due to sleep apnea, both had sleep studies and were stopping breathing many times during the night and sounded like freight trains, now they sleep quite silently and are much more rested when they wake up. You should get evaluated by an Ear,Nose and Throat Dr and have your airways checked.

From: http://www.entusa.com/tonsils_adenoid_surgery.htm
Generally, there are two reasons why a child may need tonsils or adenoids removed. Most patients believe the most common reason to remove tonsils is to treat sore throats. However, the most frequent reason for tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy is airway obstruction. Seventy-five percent of patients have a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy for this reason

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