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What Causes Mouth Opening During Sleep In A Child?

Is it normal for a 11 month old to sleep with mouth open? She has been sleeping with mouth open since birth. At birth she aspirated meconium and was in respiratory distress.... Also had a collapsed lung and open heart surgery.... Please help!!!!! Thanks. ..
Fri, 17 Oct 2014
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Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.

Sleeping with mouth open is not a problem if this is not due to nasal blockade or problem of adenoids. If there any snoring during sleep , what is breathing pattern when she is awake. If there are no upper airway obstruction , then sleeping with open mouth is not a cause of concern .

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What Causes Mouth Opening During Sleep In A Child?

Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. Sleeping with mouth open is not a problem if this is not due to nasal blockade or problem of adenoids. If there any snoring during sleep , what is breathing pattern when she is awake. If there are no upper airway obstruction , then sleeping with open mouth is not a cause of concern . Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. Take care. • DISCLAIMER: - All the information provided here is for information purpose only , it is not a substitute for the advice of a physician after physical examination , it is not intended to replace your relationship with your doctor. This information in no way establishes a doctor-patient relationship. Before acting anything based on this information do consult your doctor. I recommend that online users seek the advice of a physician who can perform an in-person physical examination