Why does snoring develop in children?
The most common reason why a child snores in a dream is inflammation of the pharyngeal tonsils, or in the common people - adenoids. Thus, the proliferation of lymphoid tissue leads to the creation of obstacles to the flow of air. With such conditions, snoring appears almost immediately after a cold.
The second reason that a child snores much in a dream, may be overweight. With a strong obesity, fatty tissue affects the soft tissues of the pharynx, which leads to a narrowing of the lumen.
A more rare cause of snoring in children may be an anatomical feature of the structure of the bones of the skull. So, for those guys whose lower jaw is small and slightly chamfered in the rear direction, snoring is noted more often.
When else can snoring be observed?
Quite often, snoring appears directly with the development of colds. In such a situation, it is caused by excessive swelling of the nasal mucosa. In addition, the body reacts to infection by activation of the lymphatic system, which leads to an increase in the same pharyngeal tonsils. In the case when the runny nose has already passed, and the child is still snoring, it is necessary to see a doctor, tk. possibly the development of adenoiditis.
In such a situation, the mother is able to alleviate the child's condition by clearing the nasal passages and removing the mucus. If after such manipulations the snoring did not disappear, then, most likely, the reason lies not in this.
What is the danger of snoring for children?
Many mothers complain that their child snores in a dream, but they do nothing for a long time. In most cases, breathing is not disturbed, i.e. oxygen penetrates into the alveoli.
However, there are also situations where, due to strong contact of the pharyngeal walls, the course of the air is blocked and there is a delay in breathing. The duration is still small - up to 10 seconds. A similar state in medicine was called obstructive sleep apnea syndrome.
Determines the presence of this disease exclusively by the doctor, when carrying out a special study. If the infant snores in a dream, then his brain, as well as internal organs, experience oxygen starvation. As a result, there may be irregularities in the brain, manifestation of which, for example, may be attention deficit disorder.
Is snoring in newborns normal?
Quite often young moms are concerned about the fact that their small, newborn baby often snores in a dream.
Thus, snoring is not such an inoffensive phenomenon. Therefore, when it appears, it is very important to establish the cause. If the snore does not pass for a long time, then it is necessary to consult a doctor. To tighten with this is not necessary, because of the possibility of a sharp deterioration in the state of the baby.