Can't close mouth when sleeping

People’s daily living habits can affect many things, and these influences are subtle. By the time people discover them, it is too late to adjust. Some scientists have found that there is a big difference in appearance between people who breathe with their mouths open and those who breathe with their mouths closed when they sleep. Many parents pay close attention to this aspect. When they see that their children cannot close their mouths when they sleep, they will find out the reasons and help their babies change this bad habit.

1. The nose is blocked by mucus

Babies' nostrils are originally tight, and because of crying or not cleaning their nostrils for a long time, the mucus solidifies and they have difficulty breathing. If the mother finds that the baby's nostrils are indeed blocked during examination, she can use baby saline spray to soften the baby's nasal mucus and then use a baby nasal aspirator to suck it out. Try not to use cotton swabs to clean your nostrils, as this can easily injure your nasal cavity.

2. Nasal congestion caused by allergies or colds

The baby's nasal congestion is not obvious when he is playing, but it gets worse when he lies down to sleep. If parents do not pay close attention, babies may develop serious respiratory diseases. If you find this is the case, be sure to keep the home environment clean. Dust, fungi, droplets, perfume, and cigarettes are all bad for your baby's breathing. In addition, parents also need to give their baby more exercise and massage to enhance their baby's immunity. If your baby has a runny nose for more than 2 weeks, you must go to the hospital and see a doctor for treatment to avoid delaying the disease.

1. Too big tongue

This situation is relatively rare. When a baby with a large tongue lies on his back, his tongue will push back and block his throat. How to preliminarily check whether the baby has a big tongue? The mother can carefully observe whether the baby likes to stick out the tongue. If the baby never or rarely sticks out the tongue, the mother should go to the hospital for further consultation with a dentist.

2. The baby is too fat

Obese babies have thick and short necks and more soft fat in their throats, which narrows their airways. They need to open their mouths and breathe hard, and they may also develop sleep apnea syndrome. If this is the case, the mother should pay attention to whether the baby's nutritional combination is reasonable, whether the food intake is too large, and let the baby exercise more.

Babies who are overweight should add a weight loss plan under the guidance of a doctor. Once the fat in the throat is reduced, the symptoms of mouth breathing may heal themselves. In addition, nasal abnormalities, enlarged tonsils and adenoids can cause the baby to breathe with open mouth and snore during sleep. This requires professional medical equipment to diagnose and treat. Parents should take their babies to the hospital for examination as soon as possible.

3. Allergic rhinitis or deviated nasal septum

Allergic rhinitis, deviated nasal septum, etc. can all lead to breathing difficulties, and children must breathe through their mouths to get enough oxygen. When the child's deciduous teeth have fully erupted, parents should pay attention to their child's sleeping habits. Once you find that your child cannot close his mouth, you should take him to the hospital to check his mouth and facial features in time to find out the cause and start treatment early.