Early removal of adenoids and tonsils can help pediatric sleep apnea symptoms
(Brigham and Women's Hospital) A study led by Brigham and Women's Hospital finds early removal of adenoids and tonsils can improve behavior, sleep apnea symptoms and quality of life in children with sleep apnea. However, early removal fails to improve short term cognitive functioning. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - May 21, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Better behavior after tonsil/adenoid surgery for kids with sleep breathing trouble?
(University of Michigan Health System) Children with obstructive sleep apnea who had a common surgery to remove their tonsils and adenoids showed notable improvements in behavior, quality of life and other symptoms compared to those treated with "watchful waiting" and supportive care, according to a new study. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - May 21, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
How Do Airway Malacias Present?
Discussion
Stridor is a variably pitched sound caused by increased turbulence and airflow through a narrowed part of the large airway. Usually due to narrowing of the larynx or extrathoracic trachea, stridor is usually inspiratory.
Biphasic stridor usually is due to a fixed airway obstruction at the level of the glottis or subglottis but may also extend to the mid-thoracic trachea.
Stridor is different than stertor which is a heavy-snoring, inspiratory sound occurring in coma or deep sleep, sometimes due to obstruction of the larynx or upper airways. Causes of stertor include choanal stenosis, enlarged tonsils and/or aden...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - April 15, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Donna M. D'Alessandro, M.D. Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Tonsillectomy Might Be Worth It for Some Adults
Finnish study found fewer sore throats after surgery, less time lost from work or school
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Tonsils and Adenoids (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - April 2, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Latest Sleep Articles Available from March
Explore the latest sleep articles published in March. You can learn ways to decrease your anxiety and relieve insomnia. Consider how to treat restless legs syndrome (RLS) with iron supplements. Finally discover why you feel so sleepy after lunch (hint: it's not the food). Review a detailed article describing how you can sleep better at night. Expand your understanding of anatomy by learning about adenoids, turbinates, and the nasal septum. Finally, read about the use of Flonase nasal spray to treat your allergies. There is always something new to learn about in the world of sleep!
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Source: About Sleep Disorders - March 30, 2013 Category: Sleep Medicine Source Type: news
Codeine Risky for Kids After Certain Surgeries, FDA Says
10 deaths, 3 overdoses reported following removal of tonsils or adenoids
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Medicines and Children, Pain Relievers (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - February 21, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Why Codeine is Dangerous in Some Kids After Tonsillectomy
Common forms of codeine-containing pain relievers. From the U.S. Department of Justice website. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) If a child in your family is having their tonsils and/or adenoids removed, their doctors are now being told that relieving their post-operative pain is best done with a drug other than codeine. Yesterday, the U.S. (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - February 21, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: David Kroll Source Type: news
Codeine After Tonsillectomy Dangerous, FDA Warns
Medicines that contain codeine should not be used for pain relief in kids after a tonsillectomy or adenoidectomy (surgery removing the tonsils or adenoids), because there is a chance of serious side effects or possible death, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). A new boxed warning addressing the risk of codeine for post-surgery pain management in children will be added to medicines that contain codeine. A boxed warning is the FDA's highest warning level... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - February 21, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pediatrics / Children's Health Source Type: news
FDA Warns About Using Codeine After Tonsillectomy
Medicines that contain codeine should not be used for pain relief in kids after a tonsillectomy or adenoidectomy (surgery removing the tonsils or adenoids), because there is a chance of serious side effects or possible death, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). A new boxed warning addressing the risk of codeine for post-surgery pain management in children will be added to medicines that contain codeine. A boxed warning is the FDA's highest warning level... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - February 21, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pediatrics / Children's Health Source Type: news
FDA drug safety communication: Update of codeine use in children- new Boxed Warning and Contraindication on use after tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy
Source: FDA
Area: News
The FDA has notified the public about new actions being taken to address a known safety concern with codeine use in certain children after tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy
In August, it had issued an alert, following reports of children who developed serious adverse effects or died after taking codeine for pain relief after these procedures for obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome. These children (aged two to five) had evidence of an inherited ability to convert codeine into life-threatening or fatal amounts of morphine in the body. All children had received doses of codeine that were wit...
Source: NeLM - News - February 21, 2013 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
FDA Warns Against Codeine for Children
Children shouldn't be given codeine to relieve pain after having their tonsils or adenoids removed because the medication can cause death, the Food and Drug Administration warned. (Source: WSJ.com: Health)
Source: WSJ.com: Health - February 21, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: PAID Source Type: news
Post-Surgery Codeine Puts Kids at Risk
Some children are at risk of serious side effects and death after taking codeine amounts within the typical dose range because of the way their bodies process the medication. Problems were reported in children who received codeine after their tonsils or adenoids were removed to treat obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. Learn the warning signs for caregivers. (Source: FDA Consumer Updates)
Source: FDA Consumer Updates - February 20, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
FDA Warns About Codeine Following Tonsillectomy
(MedPage Today) -- Products that contain codeine should not be used for pain relief in children following tonsillectomy or adenoidectomy because of a possible risk of serious adverse events or death, the FDA said Wednesday. (Source: MedPage Today Pain Management)
Source: MedPage Today Pain Management - February 20, 2013 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: news
FDA warns against codeine use in children after tonsillectomy
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. health regulators on Wednesday issued the strongest possible warning to physicians to avoid prescribing codeine to children after surgery to remove tonsils, adenoids or both. (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 20, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: healthNews Source Type: news
FDA Warns Against Codeine Use in Children After Tonsillectomy
U.S. health regulators on Wednesday issued the strongest possible warning to physicians to avoid prescribing codeine to children after surgery to remove tonsils, adenoids or both.Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Drug Safety, Sleep Apnea, Tonsils and Adenoids (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - February 20, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
