What should be done if a child breathes heavily during sleep?
Disease description:
When my son sleeps at night, I always notice that his breathing is heavy and labored. What should I do?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhou Xiaofeng
For children with heavy breathing during sleep, physiological saline can be used to rinse the nasal cavity, followed by the use of glucocorticoid nasal sprays under a doctor's guidance to relieve symptoms. Commonly used medications include mometasone furoate nasal spray. If medication proves ineffective and symptoms of oxygen deficiency are present, surgical intervention is typically required to improve the condition.
