Question
Parent asks: My baby snores while sleeping, it seems like he has a stuffy nose and needs to breathe through his mouth, which causes the snoring sound. This has been going on for ten days now. We haven’t gone to the hospital or done any checks. I want to know what’s causing this, if there’s a problem, and whether we need to go to the hospital for a detailed examination?
Answer
Expert answers: A baby’s organs are not fully developed, and as they grow and mature, this condition may naturally improve. You can gently wipe your baby’s nose with a soft, non-irritating cloth. Newborns have excessive secretions, which can easily cause blockages in the mouth and nose. Baby snoring may be due to an enlarged tonsil, which causes partial obstruction in the throat. Whether it’s adenoid hypertrophy, an enlarged tonsil, or both, a professional diagnosis by an otorhinolaryngologist should be sought.