Pediatric Snoring
Snoring is a sound that happens when a child breathes in and out during sleep.
What is Pediatric Snoring?
Snoring may happen when a child has a sleep disorder or breathing problem. The sound is due to when the opening and closing of the air passage at the back of the mouth causes the throat, tongue, tonsils and adenoids to vibrate.
What are the signs and symptoms of Pediatric Snoring?
Accompanying symptoms may be due to the condition that causes the snoring. Symptoms may include:
Behavioral and attention problems
Breathing that stops for a few seconds at a time during sleep
Breathing through the mouth only
Difficult to wake in the morning
Makes snuffling or snoring noises during sleep
Hyperactive behavior when awake
Irritability from lack of quality sleep
Loud breathing during sleep
Restless sleep (moves around a lot)
Sweating during sleep
What are the causes of Pediatric Snoring?
A child may snore all the time, or only sometimes, depending on the cause. Causes of snoring may include:
Enlarged tonsils and adenoids blocking the airway
Seasonal allergies
Upper respiratory infection (blocked sinuses caused by a cold or allergies)
Pediatric Snoring Doctors and Providers
