Does the baby’s mouth open while sleeping?
In most cases, it is due to adenoid problems. By doing this, the child yawns and breathes not only during sleep but also while awake.
There is a gland behind our nose called the adenoid. Although this gland is present in our body from birth, almost everyone loses it with age. Some children have very large adenoids. Although this may not be noticeable in early childhood, some symptoms can be observed as they grow older.
When inhaling through the nose, air passes through the throat via the trachea and reaches the lungs. If the adenoids behind the nose are large, the air drawn in gets obstructed and returns, preventing necessary oxygen from reaching the lungs directly. Consequently, the body automatically opens its mouth to meet its oxygen demand.
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