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BB ... ■ »<» Hfiuikii Brief Tonsillectomies rising to aid sleep problems Child's snoring may be a sign. EVER HAD YOUR tonsils removed? In the past, doctors removed ton sils primarily in children with chronic infections, but a recent study says that there is a new No. 1 reason: sleep dis ordered breathing. In 1970, approximately 90% of tonsil operations were performed because of infections; only about 10% were done because tonsils obstructed breathing. But by 2005, only about 30% were done solely to treat an infection, according to the study, presented in September at the American Academy of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery annual meeting. “This highlights a cultural change and a change in medical practice,” says the study’s lead author, Britt Erickson, a medical student at the Mayo Clinic. “Tbn- sillectomies and adeno tonsillectomies (the re moval of tonsils and adenoids) aren’t just a thing of the past” The number of operations more than doubled in the last 35 years, Erickson says. Why? The researchers speculate that more parents and doctors now recognize the signs of sleep disordered breathing in kids and opt for surgery over other treatments. Talk with your doctor if your child experiences troubled breathing dur ing sleep, a loud snore or regular snor ing that grows worse. All are symptoms of sleep apnea, a Peggy J. Noonan USA WEEKEND • Nov. 16-18,2007 Operations more than doubled in last 35 years. *Hel am; IMP AMi alor recc ope; acth amr behr caus brea AMB draw medi C 2007-20 RKZK GOMEZ COMPS 13 Good Night. Good Morning. Good Deal. Staying asleep is just as important as falling asleep.* V~. • ~J Night Invite Bring this 7-Night FREE Trial Offer to your prescriber today! 1 Ask your healthcare provider if AMBIEN CR is right for yoa If it is ask for a 7-Night prescription to receive your free tria . 2. Present this certificate and your 7-N,ghtprescnptionforAMßlEN CR to your local pharmacy to receive 7 nights of AMBIEN CR. FRE . Admit One 'Good for 7 tablets of ooly AMBIEN CR 6,25-MG or 12.5-MG • Group #: H 1600007 • ID #:NN8137812 • BIN# 610500 • EXPIRATION DATE: January 31, 2008 Please see Important Safety Information and Patient ln, ° r '™ ,l °" 2007 Printed in USA © 2007-2008 sarofi-aventis U S. LLC All rights reserved. U5.ACR.07.07.043 septemoe I IRA WEEKEND ORDERCARD Only Ambien CR has 2 layers of sleep relief to help you do both. /4MBENCR Wfß C 625-MC. & 12 EXTENDED RELEASE IABUTS PRINTED IN USA ENCR* XIBCJ6D MUAM MKfTS ihfs sleep to finish. - ” X iventis vmabon on admiring page.