When should I consider referring an adult patient for a tonsillectomy due to obstructive sleep apnoea?

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.

Key References

• NG202 - Obstructive sleep apnoea/hypopnoea syndrome and obesity hypoventilation syndrome in over 16s