Traditionally, snoring was mistaken as a sign of "deep sleep." Many children snore loudly, experience frequent nasal congestion, or breathe through their mouths at night. Most parents overlook these symptoms, unaware that childhood snoring may signal serious health risks—impacting hearing, facial development, and cognitive growth. This requires urgent attention!
What Is Childhood Snoring (Pediatric Sleep-Disordered Breathing)?
Ms. Li noticed her daughter Xuanxuan snoring loudly, with her mouth open during sleep. Closing Xuanxuan’s mouth temporarily stopped the snoring, but it resumed within minutes.
Key Symptoms:
Loud snoring, mouth breathing, night sweats, frequent awakenings.
Bedwetting, chronic nasal congestion, daytime fatigue.
Aggravated symptoms during colds, including brief pauses in breathing.
Ignoring these signs risks irreversible harm to growth, intelligence, and facial development.
Causes of Childhood Snoring
Adenoid/Tonsil Hypertrophy (most common):
Adenoids (located behind the nasal cavity) and tonsils peak in size at ages 1–6, often blocking airflow.
Pathological enlargement causes nasal obstruction, mouth breathing, and sleep apnea.
Narrow Nasal Passages: Easily blocked by mucus or swelling.
Chronic Inflammation: Allergies or infections enlarge tonsils/adenoids.
Obesity: Excess throat tissue obstructs breathing.
Poor Sleep Posture: Back-sleeping causes tongue collapse.
Health Risks
Stunted Growth: Disrupted sleep reduces growth hormone secretion.
Cognitive Delays: Chronic hypoxia impairs brain development.
Adenoid Facies: Mouth breathing deforms facial bones (elongated face, recessed jaw).
Hearing Loss: Recurrent ear infections (otitis media).
Treatment Options
Case Study:
Xuanxuan was diagnosed with severe adenoid hypertrophy. Dr. Shen Wei recommended minimally invasive low-temperature plasma ablation at RenShu’s DNV GL-certified day surgery center. The procedure was painless, with same-day discharge. Post-surgery, Xuanxuan’s snoring stopped, and her mouth closed naturally during sleep.
For Mild Cases:
Weight management.
Side-sleeping posture.
Avoid sedatives before bed.
Use orthopedic pillows.
For Severe Cases:
Surgery: Adenoid/tonsil removal or plasma ablation.
CPAP Therapy: Non-invasive ventilation for sleep apnea.
Why Choose RenShu?
Expertise: Board-certified ENT specialists.
Technology: Advanced plasma ablation for minimal pain and rapid recovery.
Safety: International-standard day surgery with 24-hour discharge.
Act Now:
If your child snores, breathes through their mouth, or shows developmental delays, visit RenShu ENT for a nasal endoscopy and personalized care plan.
