Patient's question:
Recently, my child has been snoring very loudly, so I took him to the hospital for an X-ray examination. The doctor said that my child's soft palate is fully developed. At night, we have given him a multi-channel sleep breathing monitoring test, and the results showed the longest apnea duration was 24.6 seconds, with an average apnea duration of 14.7 seconds. I am very curious about the reason for the breath-holding.What kind of help I need: What are the symptoms of breath-holding in children while sleeping?
Doctor's answer:
What to do if a child snores? Here are some things a mom can do daily:1. Maintain a balanced diet for the baby. At 10 months, it’s important to introduce complementary foods promptly, enhance food diversity, and feed appropriately.
2. Help the baby strengthen their physical fitness to reduce the likelihood of upper respiratory infections. For example, expose them to outdoor sunlight and fresh air; play some crawling games to help them build strength.
3. Assist the baby in clearing nasal mucus and other secretions promptly to keep their nose relatively clear.
4. If the baby snores while sleeping on their back, try changing their sleeping position. You can also prop their head up slightly with a baby pillow.
5. If the snoring is severe, consult a doctor promptly for coordinated treatment. If the adenoid hypertrophy is severe, surgery may also be an option.
Additionally, to prevent children from snoring, it’s important to maintain a balanced diet to avoid obesity caused by excessive nutrition. Ensure their sleep schedule is regular and reduce vigorous nighttime activities. At the same time, focus on improving the child’s physical fitness to reduce the risk of various acute and chronic respiratory infections, preventing inflammation-induced upper respiratory obstruction.