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Airway Screening for Kids: 5 Questions to Ask at Every Checkup

Most wellness visits and dental cleanings cover the basics: height, weight, vision, and cavities. Those matter. Yet one of the most important indicators of long term health and development is often missed unless a parent brings it up first: your child’s breathing, especially during sleep. Snoring, mouth breathing, restless sleep, teeth grinding, and bedwetting are […]

What Snoring in Kids Really Means

child snoring asleep

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 […]

What Your Child’s Sleep Is Telling You About Their Health

Sleep is one of the most powerful indicators of a child’s overall health and development. As parents, we are often told to ensure our children get enough hours of sleep, but what is often missed is how they are breathing during that time. The way your child breathes while sleeping can reveal much about their […]

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?