A member asked:

3 year old always sounds congested, mouth breaths and snores at night what could this be?

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Dr. Deborah Ungerleider answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

There are various: possible reasons for this: enlarged adenoids and/or tonsils, nasal congestion from allergies or an upper respiratory infection. Have your child's pediatrician take a look and they may also refer you to an ear,nose & throat specialist.

Answered 1/13/2015

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Dr. Venkata Vallury answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Snoring: he may have big tonsils and adenoids see an Ear Nose And Throat specialist surgically removing the adenoids and tonsils will help your child

Answered 1/15/2015

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