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Welcome to iTonsil.com
Tonsil and adenoid removal is frequently performed to treat chronic tonsillitis and recurring infection. But obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is now the most common reason children have tonsil and adenoid surgery. This occurs when swollen tonsils and adenoids interfere with healthy breathing, particularly during sleep. It can significantly affect a child's behavior and ability to learn. In adults, OSA is linked to an increased rate of auto accidents, hypertension and diminished job performance.
At iTonsil.com, you'll find a wealth of information about tonsils and adenoids. You can also learn about the PITA™ technique, a revolutionary yet simple way of performing a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy. Clinical studies show PITA presents most patients with significantly less pain and a faster recovery.
Many parents whose children have had PITA surgery are amazed at how quickly their children returned to normal activities. We encourage you to read their stories, and we hope this website will help answer many of your questions about tonsils and adenoids.
PITA™ Video News Release
Have you seen Kasey's story on your local news program? This news release has been viewed by over 2 million people across the U.S. Four-year-old Kasey and her mother tell the story of her treatment for obstructive sleep apnea. Click here to view the video.
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Find-A-PhysicianTo find the ENT physician nearest you who performs the PITA™ technique, click here.PITA - Powered Intracapsular Tonsillectomy and AdenoidectomyThe PITA technique is a revolutionary yet simple way of performing tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy surgery. Clinical studies show PITA presents most patients with less postoperative pain, a faster recovery from surgery and a faster return to normal activity. Learn more. |
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| "This is a technique that is truly going to revolutionize one of the most common operations we do," states Peter Koltai, MD, a physician at a children's clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. |
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Did you know that OSA could be the underlying cause of ADHD in some children?Now there is evidence that obstructive sleep apnea may be the root cause of ADHD in certain children. Learn more. |
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