Patient's question:
At the age of 5, my daughter makes loud snoring noises when sleeping on her back, but it's fine when she sleeps on her side. Is it related to her sleeping position? What kind of help do I need: I would like to consult whether a child's sleeping position is related to snoring. Would sleeping on her side be better?Doctor's answer:
When a child snores while sleeping on their back, it is likely caused by an overly high pillow. If the child does not snore when sleeping on their side, then it is not likely due to a medical condition. Many children snore while sleeping because their pillow is too high. Parents can try lowering the child's pillow to see if it makes a difference, and it should be quite effective. Additionally, sleeping with the body oriented to the right is generally the best position for achieving deep sleep.