Toddler Snoring – Is It Normal

A toddler snoring, in most cases, is not something that should worry you. Toddlers snore. It is a rather common occurrence, especially in the deeper stages of sleep. You might find that your toddler snores every so often at night without any other problems. If it is not affecting their breathing, sleeping, or general behavior, it is not something that should worry you. However, in cases where it does start to affect them, there is likely an issue here. You will want to speak with a doctor if you notice anything outside of the snoring that concerns you.

Illnesses or a blocked passageway may cause snoring. In these cases, snoring is a symptom of a bigger problem. The snoring itself may upset you, but you have to deal with what causes the snoring before you can manage the snoring itself. An illness, as an example, will require some form of medication or treatment to stop the snoring. You will want to speak with a doctor if you notice sudden, loud, and constant snoring. If you notice other problems along with this snoring, speak with your doctor about it. It could cause other, more severe, problems if left untreated.

Sleep apnea is another major problem. Sometimes, it is sleep apnea and not normal snoring. Coughs, gasps, choking, and strange behavior come along with sleep apnea. It can also cause a variety of other problems because it leaves the toddler exhausted. Sleep apnea may even cause your toddler to stop breathing while sleeping. It is serious and something that you will want to manage right away. Speak with a doctor about the appropriate treatment methods to lower the risk of it affecting your toddler’s health at any point. It is something that you can manage with professional assistance.