Question
My child is two weeks old and snores every night during sleep, and breathes out through the mouth. What’s going on? Previous treatment and effectiveness: Not cared about. What kind of help: I want to ask if it’s not something serious,
Answer
A two-year-old child with snoring needs to be attentive to the swelling of the tonsils and adenoids. 1. If the child often breathes through the mouth during naptime, it is best to go to the otolaryngology department for a thorough examination to see how enlarged the tonsils and adenoids are. If they are significantly enlarged, especially if it affects deep sleep, surgical treatment may be necessary, which is a minor surgery. 2. If half-sitting helps, try to sleep in a half-sitting position as much as possible. If the child’s throat is inflamed, it can easily cause more obvious swelling and may not shrink easily. Go for a follow-up visit to see the specific situation. I hope my explanation can help you.