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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 […]

Is Your Child at Risk for Sleep Disordered Breathing?

Many parents notice signs like snoring, mouth breathing, or frequent fatigue in their children and assume it is normal. Others see behavioral issues, poor focus, or delayed development without realizing these symptoms may be connected to one root cause: disrupted sleep. Sleep disordered breathing in children often goes unnoticed, yet it can significantly affect a […]

Mouth Breathing in Children: What Every Parent Should Know

Mouth breathing in children is often dismissed as a harmless habit. Many parents assume their child will grow out of it or that it is only a concern during allergy season or illness. Current research shows that this assumption can be costly. A 2022 review found that uncorrected mouth breathing can lead to abnormal dentofacial […]

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?