Why does my child snore while sleeping?
Disease description:
Recently, I noticed that my child snores while sleeping, and I have become very concerned about whether this might indicate a health problem. I would like to understand what causes snoring in children during sleep.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lu Cheng
Snoring in children during sleep may be caused by multiple factors:
1. Physiological factors:
Improper sleeping posture: For example, a pillow that is too high or too low can cause airway bending, affect airflow, and lead to snoring.
Obesity: Overweight children may have fat accumulation in the throat area, which can narrow the airway and cause snoring.
2. Disease-related factors:
Respiratory tract infections: Conditions such as colds or rhinitis can increase nasal secretions and cause nasal mucosal swelling, narrowing the airway and triggering snoring.
Adenoid hypertrophy: Adenoids located at the junction of the nasal pharyngeal roof and posterior wall may block the posterior nasal openings and pharyngeal orifices of the auditory tubes when enlarged, causing snoring.
Tonsillar hypertrophy: Similarly, enlarged tonsils can obstruct the airway and lead to snoring.
Allergic rhinitis: Allergic reactions in the nasal mucosa causing swelling can impair smooth breathing and potentially lead to snoring.
3. Environmental factors:
Dry environment: Excessively dry indoor air may reduce nasal mucosal secretion, causing nasal dryness and resulting in snoring.
