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Silvergramma posted:

I have a question. I am on oxygen at night because my O2 drops while I am sleeping. I don't have sleep apnea. I was told that I might be able to get rid of the O2 if I had my andenoids out. I am 60 years old. Any comments on this?

1 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:andenoid surgeryI have a question. I am on oxygen at night because my O2 drops while I am sleeping. I don't have sleep apnea. I was told that I might be able to get rid of the O2 if I had my andenoids out. I am 60 years old. Any comments on this?

Rod Moser, PA, PhD responded:

Most sixty year olds do not have large or problematic adenoids. Did you see an ENT? The best way to see the adenoidal area is with a fiberoptic rhinoscope -- a tiny device that goes through your nose and down the upper part of your throat where the adenoids are located. An xray can often see them, too, but only ashadow.

Report This| Share this:andenoid surgeryMost sixty year olds do not have large or problematic adenoids. Did you see an ENT? The best way to see the adenoidal area is with a fiberoptic rhinoscope -- a tiny device that goes through your nose and down the upper part of your throat where the adenoids are located. An xray can often see them, too, but only ashadow.

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