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Tag: airway health

What Snoring in Kids Really Means

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Winter often brings cold air, dry indoor heat, and more congestion. For many families, this is when snoring suddenly becomes noticeable. A child who slept quietly in the summer may now snore every night, breathe loudly, or sleep with their mouth open. Most parents assume this is normal for the season. They expect it to […]

How Mouth Breathing Affects Growth and Sleep

Mouth breathing may seem like a small issue. In reality, it can signal deeper problems that affect your child’s growth, sleep, appearance, and long-term health. If your child is consistently breathing through their mouth during the day or while sleeping, it is time to look more closely at what that might mean. What is Mouth […]

High-Signal Pediatric SRBD Risk Screener

Purpose: This rapid screener focuses on 10 clinically significant symptoms of Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders (SRBD) in children, providing a quick assessment of high risk.

Instructions: Please choose the option that best describes your child's behavior for each question.
1. Does your child snore?
2. Does your child often sleep with their mouth open, or appear to be a 'mouth breather' during the day?
3. Has your child had recurrent or chronic tonsillitis or been told they have enlarged tonsils/adenoids?
4. Does your child grind their teeth (bruxism) or clench their jaw during the night?
5. Does your child sweat excessively during sleep?
6. Is your child restless in bed, often changing positions, or sleeping in unusual positions?
7. Does your child wake up during the night after falling asleep?
8. Does your still child wet the bed regularly?
9. Is your child abnormally tired, drowsy, or irritable during the day?
10. Is your child's concentration or attention span noticeably poor, leading to problems at school or home?