Mixed results after sleep apnoea surgery
29th May 2013
Early surgery improves symptoms, but not cognitive function, in children with obstructive sleep apnoea research suggests.

A US study published in New England Journal of Medicine found children who underwent an adenotonsillectomy had greater improvements in their behaviour, symptoms and quality of life after seven months compared with those treated with a “watchful waiting” approach.
Beneficial effects were seen for both obese and non-obese children.