Many children and adults who struggle with sleep, focus, or behavior may actually be dealing with airway dysfunction. This quick checklist can help you recognize common signs.
10 Signs You or Your Child May Have an Airway Problem:
• Mouth breathing during the day or night
• Snoring at night
• Restless sleep or frequent waking
• Dark circles under the eyes
• Crowded teeth or narrow palate
• Grinding or clenching teeth
• Constant nasal congestion
• Forward head posture
• Tongue thrust when swallowing
• Daytime fatigue or difficulty focusing
Many parents are surprised to learn that symptoms like mouth breathing, snoring, and restless sleep can be connected to airway health and oral muscle function. When the muscles of the mouth and tongue do not function properly, it can affect breathing, sleep quality, jaw development, and overall health.
What to Pay Attention To:
Pay attention to how you or your child breathe during the day and while sleeping.
• Is the mouth often open at rest?
• Is breathing mostly through the nose or mouth?
• Is there snoring or noisy breathing during sleep?
• Does sleep seem restless or disrupted?
• Is there frequent waking or moving around during the night?
These patterns can offer important clues about airway health and breathing function. If you notice several of these signs, it may be worth looking deeper at airway health and oral muscle function.
A comprehensive evaluation can help identify underlying patterns and determine whether myofunctional therapy may be helpful.
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