Mouth breathing kids: Children with chronic nasal congestion and/or enlarged adenoids/tonsils will breath through their mouths to bypass the obstruction in the upper airway. They often snore as well and may have problems eating (prolonged chewing and swallowing may be difficult). Chronic mouth breathing can also lead to dental disease. An ear, nose and throat specialist (ENT) is the best type of doctor to evaluate
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