Is your child’s breathing quietly affecting their sleep, behavior, and overall health?In this episode, Dr. Liz Turner breaks down the often-misunderstood topic of tonsil and adenoid enlargement and how it connects to airway health, jaw development, and your child’s long-term well-being.Tonsils and adenoids are more than just immune tissues. When they’re chronically enlarged, they can block airflow, disturb sleep, and contribute to long-term breathing dysfunction. But is surgery always the answer? Or could airway expansion, posture correction, and nasal breathing retraining offer another path forward?Whether you are a parent navigating a possible tonsillectomy, or a provider looking to understand the structural causes of pediatric airway issues, this conversation is packed with insights that challenge the status quo.In this episode, you will learn:Why tonsils and adenoids become enlarged in children—and when it’s a problemThe role of mouth breathing, allergies, reflux, and tongue posture in inflammationHow poor jaw development can restrict airway spaceWhat airway expansion is, and how it may reduce the need for surgeryThe impact of laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) and oral dysfunction on chronic congestionWhen to consider ENT evaluation, and why not all ENTs see things the same wayThe importance of interdisciplinary care: dentists, ENTs, and airway professionals working togetherWho this episode is for:Parents of children struggling with snoring, restless sleep, or persistent nasal congestionHealthcare professionals seeking a more holistic understanding of pediatric airway healthDentists and ENTs exploring collaborative approaches to airway-centered careAnyone interested in the connection between breathing, growth, and quality of lifeVisit us at: https://untetheredairwayhealthcenter.comSubscribe, rate, and share if this helped you rethink what you were told.Follow us for more:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/untetheredairway/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/untetheredahcTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@untetheredairwayYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@untetheredairwayhealthcenter

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