SubscribeA recent study out of the University of Michigan School of Medicine showed that 11 out of 22 children were cured of their ADHD when their enlarged tonsils were removed.
Large tonsils are thought to lead to breathing problems during sleep.
Why is this important? Numerous research studies have come out recently showing that sleep disorders are probably responsible for a large percentage of ADHD cases.
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This is exciting, I wish it was brought to light 10 yrs ago when my Matthew was first having sleep issues and needing a sleep aide on top of his extreme ADHD issues. At age 13 yrs he is at the max on medication and we are at a loss at what next to do. Last April the Pediatrician did a physical and noted our son’s tonsils were very enlarged and asked about snoring. I got back to him and saw an ENT with him a week 1/2 ago…and his tonsil was still very large. The ENT never mentioned the study done at U of M…sent us home with nasal spray. I called back 24 hours later pushing for the procedure after reading the article in our local paper that night. Coincidence?
He goes into surgery tomorrow…I will update my journal with how his ADHD symptoms react after recovery. I am realistic that he might not be ADHD free but if it can help him some…its worth it for him.
~Melissa…Matt’s Mom
Michigan