Philippines
A 29-year-old female asked:
Is snoring in 9 month old infant normal?
4 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in
Dr. Charlene Sojicoanswered
Pediatrics 42 years experience
Snoring can: Be normal unless your baby is having sleep apnea from enlarged tonsils and adenoids, then they would need to be taken out by ent.We all do snore to a certain degree. It can be very annoying, unhealthy, disrupting .A lot of people suffer from it but, without any respiratory issues. If concerned , please consult with your pediatrician.
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Dr. Shah Chowdhuryanswered
Pediatrics 43 years experience
SNORING: Cold, nasal blockage, narrowing of nasal passage due to swelling of inner lining or mucous, enlarged tonsils/adenoids cause noisy breathing, snoring. Other cause can be anatomic abnormality of facial bones/nasal canal etc.
Check nostrils with pen light, if see mucous, suck with bulb syringe; if thick, put 3-5 drops nasal saline, then suck. Check with the pediatrician to rule out any abnormality.
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Dr. Oscar Novickanswered
Pediatrics 59 years experience
Snoring: Snoring in infants may indicate enlarged tonsils and adenoids and may be a candidate for a tonsilectomy.
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Dr. Albert Pizzoanswered
Family Medicine 61 years experience
Infant snoring: May be a problem. May be some obstruction in nasal area or congestion or infection. Rule out possible foreign body. Best to have your doctor check this out.
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Last updated Jul 20, 2015
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