Question 1

my daughter has swollen tonsils & a stuffy nose. it causes her to snore & occasionally stop breathing. could it be caused by a milk allergy?

Accepted Answer

Swollen tonsils: She is likely suffering from tonsillitis (viral in nature as she also has stuffy nose). I would recommend getting her swabbed for strep as it is easily treatable with antibiotics. Now her snoring and breathing definitely needs to be evaluated by her pediatrician - it may be due to large adenoids or tonsils and resulting in osa (obstructive sleep apnea).

Question 2

4 yr son.had respirtory&food allergy blood tests.results only very low cows milk allergen.cld it cause stuffy nose&snoring?adenoids&tonsils remvd 2015

Accepted Answer

Milk allergy: generally food allergies are outgrown by the time the child is 2 yrs old
if your child is still allegic even if mild you should avoid milk
he should be fully tested to see if there are other allergies
if not he can  have congestion and wheezing

Question 3

does my snoring come from my stuffy nose from allergies , my deviated septum , or could i have sleep apnea? i snore a lot since sev. mos. how to know?

Accepted Answer

See a specialist: Your snoring could be from any or all of the conditions you mentioned. See a ear/nose/throat dr. To know for sure.

Question 4

my 6 month old baby has been nose congested for 3 months now & snores at night, tried humidifier, saline drops, is it allegies? can he take decongestant?

Accepted Answer

Not the best: Over the counter cold medicines are no longer recommended for children, because studies have not shown that they really help, and they often cause side effects.  You should see your child's doctor to figure this out since it has lasted so long.  It would be unusual to have this much trouble with allergies so young but there is a simple ige blood test to check for allergies.

Question 5

nasal steroid spray and cetirizen is not helping my 11 year old son with his nasal congestion due to allergies. still congested and loud snoring at night. what to recommend? he is skinny not obese.

Accepted Answer

Adenoids/allergies: Avoid allergic triggers and repeat allergy testing. Wash sheets in hot water, avoid carpeting in the bedroom and keep surfaces dust and mold free.  Use a nasal saline rinse prior to nasal steroid spray. Please have as sleep evaluation. A virtual appointment is available on Healthtap.

Question 6

my son is 3 - he is taking medication for allergies. he recently started snoring and has foamy saliva when he is asleep, what could be the cause?

Accepted Answer

Monitor the setting: A 3 yo who snores has tonsil &amp; adenoid growth that is prominent &amp; interfering some with the airway. If he has breathing pauses lasting more than 20 seconds during sleep, he is progressing toward childhood sleep apnea. This usually worsens for a few years since tonsils/adenoids grow faster than the kid until they hit 8 or so. If this occurs have him evaluated by an ENT. Tonsillectomy is curative.

Question 7

can bad environmental allergies cause you to snore? i'm on shots but can't get to maintenance due to reactions. i take meds/sprays but still snore.

Accepted Answer

Yes: it they cause nasal blockage.  Have you been placed on a nasal steroid and antihistamine combination?   How about leukotriene modifier?

Question 8

baby 9 months snores reflux wheezy allergys noticed he seems to hold breath in sleep and gasps in sleep occasionally ? what could cause this

Accepted Answer

Sleep apnea: Sounds like your baby  has sleep apnea. Obstructive sleep apnea in kids is almost always caused by enlarged tonsils/adenoids. It is dangerous because it can seriously restrict their growth and development.  Get ur baby to the pediatrician for eval and ENT referral. Good luck!

Question 9

my daughter talks through her nose and snores a lot. she always breathes through her mouth and talks through her nose. at night, she snores so loud that i can hear her over the tv. do i need to take her in and what could be the cause?

Accepted Answer

Without : Without knowing her age ( i'm assuming she's a child) the most likely ( but not only) cause for her chronic mouth breathing and nasal obstruction would be enlarged adenoids which is lymphoid tissue situated in the back of the nasal cavity (nasopharynx). I would have her seen by an ENT who can specifically define the cause and offer corrective treatment.

Question 10

can snoring cause fluid in the ears? i have allergies/reflux which are semi controlled but ent and allergist state i have constant fluid in ear.

Accepted Answer

Possibly: If the reflux  irritates  the eustachian tube  as  it leaves the middle ear to the throat this  might  be related to blockage and fluid in the middle ear. This can be  eustachian tube  dysfunction. Your physician can help clarify this

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My daughter has swollen tonsils & a stuffy nose. it causes her to snore & occasionally stop breathing. could it be caused by a milk allergy?

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4 yr son.had respirtory&food allergy blood tests.results only very low cows milk allergen.cld it cause stuffy nose&snoring?adenoids&tonsils remvd 2015

A member asked:

Does my snoring come from my stuffy nose from allergies , my deviated septum , or could i have sleep apnea? i snore a lot since sev. mos. how to know?

A member asked:

My 6 month old baby has been nose congested for 3 months now & snores at night, tried humidifier, saline drops, is it allegies? can he take decongestant?

A member asked:

Nasal steroid spray and cetirizen is not helping my 11 year old son with his nasal congestion due to allergies. still congested and loud snoring at night. what to recommend? he is skinny not obese.

A member asked:

My son is 3 - he is taking medication for allergies. he recently started snoring and has foamy saliva when he is asleep, what could be the cause?

A member asked:

Can bad environmental allergies cause you to snore? i'm on shots but can't get to maintenance due to reactions. i take meds/sprays but still snore.

A member asked:

Baby 9 months snores reflux wheezy allergys noticed he seems to hold breath in sleep and gasps in sleep occasionally ? what could cause this

A member asked:

My daughter talks through her nose and snores a lot. she always breathes through her mouth and talks through her nose. at night, she snores so loud that i can hear her over the tv. do i need to take her in and what could be the cause?

A member asked:

Can snoring cause fluid in the ears? i have allergies/reflux which are semi controlled but ent and allergist state i have constant fluid in ear.

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