Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Loud Snoring in Kids

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April 15, 2025, 1:00 PM

• •Even mild snoring can negatively affect health, behavior and quality of life.
• •A 2023 clinical trial found that children who had surgery to remove their tonsils saw improvements in problem behaviors such as inattention and in socializing and emotional regulation.
• •Treatments for snoring include removing tonsils, using a CPAP mask, or having surgery to stimulate the hypoglossal nerve.

Even mild snoring can negatively affect health, behavior and quality of life in children and pregnant women. Treatments such as tonsil surgery, CPAP masks, and hypoglossal nerve stimulation can help.

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