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Removing tonsils and adenoids improves children with ADHD

A recent study evaluated the effect of adenotonsillectomy(removing the tonsils and adenoids) on the improvement of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder(ADHD) symptoms in children with adenotonsillar hypertrophy(enlarged tonsils and adenoids). The study evaluated 59 children aged 6-12 years with adenotonsillar hypertrophy and ADHD who underwent tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy.  Of 59 children, 51 had SIGNIFICANT improvement in […]

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