Episode 39: Tonsils: Should They Stay Or Should They Go? With David McIntosh, MBBS, PhD, FRACS (ORL) - Part 1

In this episode, Hallie talks to Pediatric ENT Dr. David McIntosh, MBBS, PhD, FRACS (ORL). Dr. McIntosh specializes in tonsillectomy in children and how airway issues relate to sleep apnea and other symptoms. They talk about the risks vs. benefits of tonsillectomy, the difference between tonsillectomy and tonsilotomy, and how obstructed breathing issues can lead to long-term consequences for overall health.Please visit untetheredpodcast.com for the show notes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Hosted by Hallie Bulkin, a Certified Myofunctional Therapist™ (CMT®), Feeding Specialist and Speech Therapist, The Untethered Podcast focuses on the latest research and clinical evidence in Myofunctional Therapy, Tethered Oral Tissues (TOTs, AKA Tongue Tie, etc), Airway and Pediatric Feeding. Produced with both providers and parents in mind, episodes include interviews with experts, personal stories from parents, and Q&A from our listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.