Is there anything more serene and peaceful,than a sleeping child? Even a child snoring gently is cute. But child snoring is always abnormal, especially in very young children and should never be taken lightly.

If your child is not normally a snorer, and they shouldn’t be, then the most common causes are infections and/or enlarged adenoids.

If your child has an infection then you should see your family physician who may prescribe antibiotics or decongestants. Enlarged adenoids are normally treated with surgery (removal of the tonsils and adenoids) but in many cases as the child grows the airways are enlarged and the problem resolves itself.

However with children, snoring should never be ignored. Recent research indicates that children who snore are nearly twice as likely to have attention and hyperactivity problems. One report found that middle-school students in the bottom quarter of their class were nearly three times more likely to have suffered from loud and frequent snoring during early childhood than those in the top quarter of their class.

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Snoring can also be a sign of sleep apnea. Other signs of sleep apnea include hyperactivity, difficulty paying attention, aggression, mouth breathing and bed wetting .

Snoring and Asthma
Snoring may also be an early indicator of asthma. Research has shown that snoring is significantly associated with both nocturnal cough and asthma. A non evasive solution uses breathing exercises. You can download a free program to cure child snoring and asthma from this link.

If your child has always snored, they may have a congenital problem and you should seek professional advice.

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