Is loud snoring of 1 yr. old child a concern?

Question

My 1 year old granddaughter snores quite loudly. I listened to her the other night and it seemed as though she was stopping breathing a few times, then began breathing again with a loud snort. Her doctor told my daughter not to worry about it, but I can't stop worrying about it. My fear is SIDS or maybe some other hidden problem.

Answer 1

My daughter had the same problem I took her to an ear nose and throat specialist and she had what they called kissing tonsils, which was causing obstruction in her breathing and sleep apnea, they removed her tonsils and adnoids (she had surgery in the morning and was home in the early afternoon, a few days of rest and she was good as new) and she has been sleeping soundly ever since, doesnt hurt to get a professionals opinion!

Answer 2

Like a chatterbox. I think you answered the first part right that having her tested but make sure it is thorough! I wondered if she can read all right. A simple book (age appropriate) and have her read back to you to see if there is any struggle or speech difficulty. Inquisitive minds are usually more in her age bracket and continue on for several years. A chatter box for a female is real the normal thing unless shy or she is introverted (maybe intimated by all this) she should hold a brief conversation, and use some simple words in sentences. Asking questions to some degree is normal too. She just sounds like does need some kids around her to help break the shell or give you clues on her problem from a mom's point of view. I think the testing is a good idea. Don't hesitate and have it done.

Answer 3

It could her nose and the canal. Not her breathing. If you're worried about sleep apnea (when someone stops breathing while sleeping) there are symptoms. Information from the site. If you're still worried, consult your doctor again, and look for changes in her behavior. Maybe he could give her a monitor while she's sleeping. Also SIDS is not very common for children over a year old. It happens to infants more often.

"What is Infant Sleep Apnea?
Infant sleep apnea is characterized by central apneas or obstructive apneas that occur while asleep. An apnea is the stoppage of airflow at the nostrils and mouth lasting at least 10 seconds. A central apnea is when respiratory efforts stop for more than 10 seconds (20 seconds in infancy). An obstructive apnea is when the upper airway is blocked.

Up to what age is it considered "Infant" Apnea?

The diagnosis of 'Apnea of Infancy' is reserved for infants who are older than 37 weeks (approximately 9 months) at the onset of the apnea and for whom no specific cause of apparent life-threatening event (ALTE) or apnea can be identified.

'Apnea of Prematurity' is restricted to apnea in infants younger than 37 weeks (approximately 9 months) and not due to an explainable cause except respiratory immaturity.

What are the symptoms?
Observed cessation of breathing during sleep that may include:
Color change (Infant is pale or bluish)
Tone change - limpness
noisy breathing during sleep "

Answer 4

I would have this checked by an Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) physician specifically for sleep apnea. Sleep apnea can be treated and may keep your grandchild from developing other health problems.
The child could have huge tonsils that are blocking the airway, an oversized uvula (the thing that hangs in the back of the throat), or other physical problems that can be fixed.

Answer 5

Assuming that a child that age is not grossly overweight, the most likely cause for snoring is enlarged tonsils or adenoids. I doubt that it is life-threatening, but on the other hand it does have health implications which should justify you getting a referral to a specialist for evaluation. I'd insist on it if I was you.

Answer 6

Sounds like it could be sleep apnea.

Consult a sleep specialist to rule it out.

Can be symptomatically treated with a breathing mask/machine at night, or by surgery to remove obstructions.

Good luck and best wishes to you....hope this helps.:)