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At night
- Snores on most nights.
- Breathes through the mouth while sleeping.
- Has pauses in breathing or gasps.
- Restless sleep or unusual sleeping positions.
- Wets the bed after age 6.
In the day
- Mouth stays open during the day.
- Tired, cranky or poor focus at school.
- Low appetite or eats slowly.
- Frequent colds, ear infections or blocked ears.
Red flags
- Breathing pauses during sleep.
- Blue lips or struggling to breathe.
- Poor growth or weight gain.
What your ticks may mean
Snoring and mouth breathing in children are often linked to enlarged adenoids or tonsils, allergies or a blocked nose. Broken sleep can show up as tiredness, poor focus or bedwetting.
See a doctor soon if
You ticked any red flag, or your child snores most nights. A gentle ENT examination can check the nose, adenoids and ears.