Very Loud Snoring for a 3 Yr Old

Seems like she has post nasal drip. Try Natrum Carbonicum 30C for a week on empty stomach. If that does not help, see professional homeopath.
Good luck!
V.

You can try the cold/snoring strips that go on top of the nose. They make them for little kids too, to help them breathe better when they have a cold. Otherwise, maybe try and ear, nose, and throat (ENT) doc and see if she needs her tonsils and/or adenoids out.

It could possibly be a deviated septum, which can be present at birth. Here's a web link to the Mayo Clinic you can check out for information and symptoms: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/deviated-septum/DS00977

T.
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Hello!

You should have her checked for a deviated septum or other sinus cavity issue.

I really suspect that her adenoids are affected- she might have sinusitis. Since she's not able to breathe through her nose. I would take her to an ENT for a consultation since she's still obviously impacted.

I was a champion snorer as a kid, due to middle ear otitis. At 7 I had my tonsils and adenoids removed and ear tubes put it. The adenoids grew back, so I had them removed. Once the myringotomy tubes were in, and adenoids were out- no more snoring or mouth breathing. I did continue to have allergic rhinitis - and as an adult sometimes have to take a Claritin decongestant. Claritin is non drowsy medication- at least for adults.

I have a 3 year old who I was told has allergies as well and he snores also. The allergy medicine does very little to help him. However, I have found that a cool mist humidifier in his room, or just keeping the window partially open for cool moist air is a big help. I agree that a trip to the ENT might be helpful just to see if anything is awry.

good luck,
D.

Have to agree with the others, get the tonsils and adenoids checked out. My son snored from the day we brought him home and 3 years later we figured out it was his tonsils and adenoids. We had them removed and now he never snores, is much less whiny, and is generally happier.

I agree that it sounds like her adenoids may be the problem. The tonsils and adenoids provide the body with the first line of defense against infection. She may be still fighting off some secondary infection. She may be dealing with allergies. We often have allergies that we are not even aware of because the reaction is subtle or slow to surface. I would try a chiropractic approach. I used to suffer from sinus problems and severe respiratory problems, bronchitis, asthma, pneumonia, until I started getting regular adjustments. I've included a link for you to look at.

http://www.actionhealth.com.au/Children&Chiropractic.htm

You can get a nasal spray at Whole Foods or another good health food store called Wellness Colloidal Silver Nasal Spray that might help. I also would highly recommend getting a salt pipe. You can read about it on the website.

http://www.portablesaltcave.com/

She may have a problem with dairy. I didn't figure this out until I was an adult. You could save years of respiratory woes by figuring it out now. Avoid dairy for at least a month and see how she does. Pasteurized milk is not a good source of calcium and it fills us with mucus. Our bodies just don't absorb the calcium in milk well. Rice milk or goats milk are great substitutes. Avoid sugar. Nothing will drag your immune system down faster and keep in mind that most juices are loaded with sugar. Local bee pollen from the farmer's market is great for fighting allergies. If you can't find it locally or don't have the time, here's second best- order it on-line. Pound it down for a month and then back off to maintain. Building up your immune system with foodstuffs is the best way to go. Here's another link for you.

http://www.kcweb.com/herb/bee.html

My daughter ALWAYS snored loudly. And she was repeatedly sick with ear infections and tonsillitis. We had her tonsils and adnoids removed about three years ago - she hasn't been sick since and no more snoring!!!! Talk to your doctor about this possibility.

It could very well be allergies. My son was exactly the same way. Lots of loud snoring but no other symptoms. It took me a while to see it, but it happened like clock work every allergy season. If you're not into the allergy medication (which honestly, is not that bad), I would look into getting a humidifier for the room. It could also be that the air in the room is really dry, which would dry up all the airways, causing the snoring as well.

With all due respect to your doctor, get a second opinion, or ask to be refered to an ENT.

Hi A.,

Snoring can be the result of a lot of things--your daughter's pillow might be too high even, especially if she is a back-sleeper. You can get kid-sized therapeutic pillows from chiropractors or even Costco, I think. You can try a down pillow too if she's not allergic to it. She might be snoring too if there are too many stuffed animals in her room--from the dust. Those you can wash regularly or vacuum.

:-) Good luck!
D.

try giving your little one a bath in vapor bath for babies it clears up my kids after a cold. Also if it's a strong possibility that it might be allergies, look into an air purifier. I really need one but haven't been able to afford one, I know it will help them out a lot.

Since your daughter was only recently sick, it could be that she is still getting over whatever she had. However, if the snoring continues, you might want to take her to an ENT specialist. The snoring could be a result of swollen adenoids. My sister’s daughters both had snoring issues. Each of them had a tonsillectomy and adenoids removed. Good luck!