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A 39-year-old female asked:

My 2.5 year old snores loudly and breathes thru mouth when sleeping? is this normal or reason for concern?

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Dr. Mark Diamond
Dr. Mark Diamondanswered
Pediatrics 47 years experience
Concern: Generally this does not happen at this age. Although not an emergency, you should see your pediatrician for the cause.Usual causes include allergies and / or some sort of nasal obstruction.
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Dr. Jeffrey Jarvis
Dr. Jeffrey Jarvisanswered
Dentistry 38 years experience
Reason for concern: It is not normal for a 2 year old to snore loudly. It is a sign of a resticted airway. Please talk to your pediatrician, who may recomment an ENT to evaluate the airway, tonsils, etc. Proper airflow is important for growth and development.
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