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My son is 2 years and 7 months old.he is occasionally protruding his tongue unconsciously and keeping it in the mouth when i told him to do so. why?
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Childrens health: The protrusion of the tongue can go with many causes. Can go with decreased oral motor tone, can go with chronic congestion/enlarged adenoids which can lead to mouth breathing. Occasionally can go with other genetic causes.
Answered 1/6/2015
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