{"id":3051,"date":"2022-05-20T19:54:59","date_gmt":"2022-05-20T23:54:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/palmettoentallergy.com\/?p=3051"},"modified":"2022-05-20T19:55:02","modified_gmt":"2022-05-20T23:55:02","slug":"should-i-be-concerned-if-my-child-is-snoring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/palmettoentallergy.com\/should-i-be-concerned-if-my-child-is-snoring\/","title":{"rendered":"Should I Be Concerned if My Child is Snoring?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If your child snores lightly or occasionally, it\u2019s probably nothing to worry about. If, however, they snore heavily and seem tired or cranky during the day, even when doing something fun like visiting EdVenture Children\u2019s Museum<\/a>, it could indicate a more serious problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Does Snoring Indicate a Problem? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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One of the more serious causes of snoring in children is obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)<\/a>. This condition causes major sleep disturbances and affects the amount of oxygen your child gets during sleep. Children who have it wake up multiple times throughout the night because of pauses in breathing, though they may not be aware they are waking up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even though it is a serious condition, it might also be difficult for you to notice, as you probably aren\u2019t regularly observing your child sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, daytime behaviors might be your first indication that your child\u2019s snoring is interfering with their health. Signs to watch out for include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n