AI-powered clinical assistant for UK healthcare professionals
When should I consider referring an adult patient for a tonsillectomy due to obstructive sleep apnoea?
Answer
Guideline-Aligned (High Confidence)
Generated by iatroX. Developer: Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner).
Last reviewed: 22 August 2025
You should consider referring an adult patient for a tonsillectomy due to obstructive sleep apnoea/hypopnoea syndrome (OSAHS) if they have large obstructive tonsils and a body mass index (BMI) of less than 35 kg/m² 1.
Related Questions
Finding similar questions...