Evaluate the Results of Snoring by Adenotonsillectomy

Abstract

Aims: To study outcomes of snoring by adenotonsillectomy, expecting least equipments, good result, price rationalization. Methods: Prospective, intervention. Including 49 patients treated by adenotonsillectomy. Assessment had been made after 3 months post-op. Results: The common symtoms are snoring (100%), sniff breath (98%), sore throat (67.3%), rhinorrhea (59.2%), nasal obstruction, cough (49%). There are 49 patients with snoring, mostly over grade II (44.9%). Adenoid hypertrophy mostly is grade II and tonsil hypertrophy is grade III. After 3 months, the grade of snoring presented good or great results in (93.9%) of patients. VAS: patient’s contentment was (100%). Conclusions: The study showed that adenotonsillectomy presented good result are (93.9%) after 3 months. Key words: snoring, snoring grade, adenoid hypertrophy, tonsil hypertrophy, adenotonsillectomy