NANCY DAWES - Ochsner.org
NANCY DAWES - Ochsner.org
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:Reaching Higher<br />
Q A<br />
WHY tonsilLECTOMY?<br />
&<br />
10<br />
Meet the Doctor<br />
Kimsey RodriGuez, M.D.<br />
Pediatric Otolaryngologist in the<br />
Department of Otolaryngology<br />
at <strong>Ochsner</strong> Medical Center<br />
in New Orleans<br />
£ For more information<br />
on the Department of<br />
Otolaryngology, call<br />
1-888-306-2048.<br />
Q What are the reasons<br />
for removing a<br />
child’s tonsils?<br />
A While most tonsillectomies<br />
are performed to treat<br />
large and obstructive<br />
tonsils, a recent study from<br />
the University of Michigan<br />
has found another benefit<br />
to removing tonsils. If<br />
a child has persistent<br />
snoring and/or wakes up<br />
frequently at night, he or<br />
she probably will not be<br />
able to fully regenerate<br />
energy. This leaves the<br />
child tired and in some<br />
cases hyperactive. (In<br />
extreme cases, the child may<br />
actually be misdiagnosed<br />
with ADHD.) Removing<br />
the tonsils allows for better<br />
breathing, a better night’s<br />
sleep and may also solve<br />
some behavioral issues.<br />
OLISTEN UP<br />
Call 1-888-306-1643<br />
to find an Ear, Nose and<br />
Throat Specialist or to learn<br />
more about the Cochlear<br />
Implant Program.<br />
1-866-<strong>Ochsner</strong> www.ochsner.<strong>org</strong><br />
The first words Gwen Garber, shown with son Scott, heard after 30 years<br />
of deafness were “What do you want for Christmas?” She jokingly asked<br />
for a luxury car and a lavish vacation.
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