Causes of snoring in children

 Sleep apnea

     Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome is known as a severe sleep disorder in which a child's muscles relax more than normal and the airways narrow, limiting airflow during sleep and making breathing difficult. it stops. if the child's snoring is normal or if he or she has obstructive sleep apnea (abbreviation: OSAS). ).  

Enlarged tonsils can lead to obstructive sleep apnea, as enlarged tonsils and the presence of adenoids in the nose cause sleep apnea; Tonsils can become very swollen and enlarged, contributing to narrowing the airways while the child sleeps, so surgery to remove them is preferable to fix the problem.  

     inheritance

Based on a study of 3,387 men between the ages of 54 and 74, to examine whether there is an association between snoring, a family history of snoring, and genetic markers; Where it was found that there is a strong relationship between them, in addition to the presence of a family history of snoring among grandparents, parents, siblings and children, which indicates that snoring may be  

Other causes of snoring in children

     Sometimes loud and regular snoring is not normal, especially if the children are healthy. It can occur due to a respiratory infection, nasal congestion, allergies, or when a child has asthma. Also, snoring is a very common phenomenon. Based on studies in the United States and around the world, it appears to affect approximately 11-12% of all children ages 1-9.