SUMMARY

Introduction: The adenotonsillar hyperplasia is the most common cause of breathing obstruction in children and leads to a variable group of abnormalities such as snoring and sleep obstructive apnea syndrome, with a high recurrence of infection in the upper airways and frequent use of antibiotics. In certain cases, the adenotonsillectomy is the best treatment. Objective: To analyze the effects of adenotonsillectomy onto the life quality of children with adenotonsilla