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Why My Song 9 Year Old Has Noisy Breathing During Sleeping?
Question: Sir my song 9 year old has noisy breathing during sleeping. Other wise he is perfectly normal with food and behavior in the day. This is since 10 days after cold. He used to have this noisy breathing during night once in a while during the year. Noisy breathing with slight disturbance in sleep once or twice during night
Brief Answer:
First rule out adenoid hypertrophy.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. The most common cause of these symptoms is adenoid hypertrophy.
2. Get a plain X-ray Skull lateral view for adenoids done.
3. Upload the report and x-ray image here.
I hope that I have answered your query.
If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
First rule out adenoid hypertrophy.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. The most common cause of these symptoms is adenoid hypertrophy.
2. Get a plain X-ray Skull lateral view for adenoids done.
3. Upload the report and x-ray image here.
I hope that I have answered your query.
If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
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