*3.2.1 Tonsillectomy*

The extent to which tonsillar hypertrophy contributes to OSA in adults remains unclear. Tonsillectomy with adenectomy is the first line treatment in pediatric patients with severe OSA and adenotonsillar hypertrophy. It also showed substantial improvement in AHI severity, oxyhemoglobin saturation and sleep quality in obese patient with OSA [16]. Patients who undergo tonsillectomy often experience significant reduction in the CPAP pressure required [17]. The most common postoperative complains include postoperative hemorrhage. Other risks such as pain, fever, and infection could also occur.
