Jul 17
2008Some people find it cute when children snore while sleeping. But snoring of a child is not a good sign and can be a serious matter of concern. It can be a health problem, or a sign or cause of other health problems. Snoring is the vibration of the respiratory structures (including throat and nasal tissues) and the resulting sound. Uvula and soft palate are usually the structures. The vibrations are caused by obstruction of the air movement during breathing while sleeping. The sound, which may be loud or soft, is often unpleasant.
Snoring, causes: Snoring is caused by when loose nasal tissues in the back of the throat vibrate and cause an unpleasant noise. The snorers often have excess nasal and throat tissue or even floppy tissue prone to vibrations. The position of the tongue can also cause an obstruction while breathing. Obesity can cause this problem, also causing extra fat in the throat and neck. Snoring in children might not be diagnosed because Some of think it’s cute. But this is not a good sign and can be a sign of a serious health issue. Children also suffer from Obstructive Sleep Apnea. This causes obstruction of the air the child breaths, making the child feel uncomfortable.
Child snoring can cause behavior issues, also. Children with sleep disturbances may suffer from attention problems as compared to other children. Children that snore develop problems in school. Child snoring is caused or worsened by such conditions as enlargement of the tonsils, nasal speech, overweight high blood pressure.
There are many potential health concerns with snoring. One of them is sleep apnea, a serious form of snoring. Sleep Apnea causes complete obstruction of the air the child breathes. The child feels uncomfortable due to interrupted sleep this causes. In addition to health problems, snoring in children puts them at risk for hyperactivity, a disease which can coexist with the snoring. Child snoring has also been related to other problems with behavior. Children suffering from apnea are said to have a shorter attention span compared to average children. In fact because of sleep interruption, most of the children suffering from snoring have faced attention problems in school. Some of the other major symptoms of child snoring include enlargement of the tonsils, nasalized speech, obesity and raised blood pressure.
Hyperactivity is a particular concern in children that Snore. Hyperactivity and attention problems often worsen each other and further deteriorate sleep as they cause behavior, anxiety and sleep hygiene issues. If a child who snores looks or sounds cute, like they are sawing logs so to speak, it actually doesn’t indicate they are sleeping soundly or well. The situation definitely won’t continue to be innocent and benign as it worsens with age.
