Why does the baby breathe through the mouth
A person must breathe through the nose.This is how air masses are cleared of microorganisms, dust, dirt and warmed up. If a child has difficulty breathing through the nose, he does not receive enough oxygen. As a result, the body experiences constant oxygen starvation, which reduces immunity. Children often begin to get sick with acute respiratory viral infections and acute respiratory infections, and many of them develop adenoids.
If a child breathes through the mouth, parents need toconsult a doctorPhoto: Getty Frequent runny nose and untreated inflammatory diseases in the nasal cavity lead to the habit of breathing through the mouth instead of the nose. Constant breathing through the mouth leads to deformation of the face and nasal structures:
- malocclusion;
- narrowing of the nasal passages;
- head tilted forward;
- difficulty closing lips;
- expansion of the nose;
- the appearance of a double chin;
- narrowing of the dentition.
You can spot such children right away.They walk with their mouth half open, their head slightly tilted, their shoulders narrow, their lips dry and their skin pale. Over time, this leads to posture disorders and slouching. But that's not all. Pathological development of the dental system leads to problems with correct articulation and the development of nasal speech. Therefore, this disorder is much more serious than it seems at first glance.
What to do if a child breathes through the mouth
The sooner parents start sounding the alarm, thethe child will learn to breathe correctly faster. Therefore, a visit to the doctor cannot be postponed. They say that after the removal of the adenoids, the child will breathe correctly. But this is not true. The adenoids are removed, but the habit of breathing through the mouth remains. Time and patience are needed, since the child needs to be taught to breathe through the nose again. Special breathing exercises should be constantly done with the child. Good results are achieved by using a trainer or vestibular plate. These structures are made of elastic silicone. They are placed in the mouth and the lips are closed. The child should wear the plate twice a day for 30 minutes and at night. At first, the plate and trainer may fall out of the mouth during sleep. But with regular use, nasal breathing is restored in about 3 months. These products can be used at any time - they do not interfere with children playing, reading and doing homework. If you notice that your child breathes through the mouth more often than through the nose, do not ignore this problem. Find out why he does this and consult a doctor to restore normal breathing through the nose. Moreover, when the child learns to breathe through the nose, his facial features will improve and his posture will normalize. It is also useful to know:
