• My daughter sleeps with her mouth open. Is this ok?

My daughter sleeps with her mouth open. Her breathing also sounds a little shallow when I walk in to check on her. She's only a year old. Could this indicate a breathing issue?

2 Answers

  • Sleep Medicine Specialist
  • Greenwood, IN

She needs to undergo a sleep study. Of course, she needs review of her medication if she is taking any. A complete neurological examination and endocrine assessment is needed as well.

  • Pulmonologist
  • Washington, DC

It's likely normal but you should ask her doctor to look at her nose and throat and see if there is anything out of the ordinary. That should only take a few moments at the time of a routine visit.

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