My 3.5 year old son has begun snoring very loudly at night. It started a few months ago where he is snoring most nights now. I think it really only happens on his back. It's very loud, though....it is literally like a grown man with a snoring problem.
Anyway, his teachers brought it up today at preschool. They've only noticed it recently, but apparently it's pretty bad there too. They also say (and I've seen) that he is very sweaty at nap time. I could ring his hair where he's been sleeping and it would drip....I've considered bringing a towel when I come pick him up! His teacher also thinks that his speech is kind of nasally...I never noticed, but sometimes other people can pick up on things that I can't as a mother.
I've been researching and it could be enlarged adenoids. I've never noticed breathing problems but I've seen that if he has apnea it could also cause daytime problems. He's been driving me nuts lately and I wonder if this could be it. He's always been very active, but sometimes he acts very hyperactive and has difficulty controlling himself. He's a sweet, sweet boy who everyone loves, but everythign he does is times 2.
I made an appointment on Monday to have it checked out, but I'm just wondering if anyone has any experience here. Thanks!!
Adenoids and large tonsils were the problem for my ds. He had them removed at age 3 and all is well.
My daughter.. who will be 3 in June.. also snores. I've noticed that she has enlarged tonsils.. and maybe adnoids. I'm sure at her 3yr check up they will recommend she get them removed. I'm just scared of my baby having surgery of any kind.. not to mention the costs.
btw... she is a skinny minnie also.. so not due to weight issues.
Hi sorry its been a while, how long did it take post surgery for your son to see the improvement in sleepMy son had always snored but it started to get worse around August last year. We fianlly went in for a sleep study and found out that he had very bad apnea he would wake up 39 times an hour. I couldnt tell he was doing that, we knew he made noise but not that he woke up. He would also
get very hyper if he wanted to stay awake and if he didnt get his nap it was like suddenly I had a monster on my hands I can just imagine what you are going through.
We just had his adneoids and tonsils removed and ear tubes put in about 3 weeks ago at 2 years 8 months old. Although I panic when I cant hear him on the moniter he no longer snores, he actually cuddles (which he never did before) and doesnt breath through his mouth. Also it has helped his speech a lot! From what I have read the tonsils/adenoids being a problem are common between 3 and 7. Good luck OP and feel free to PM me if you have questions about anything.
We had the same thing with my daughter and did the surgery during Christmas break 2021. The snoring was relieved immediately. Was so amazing, we wished we’d had it done way before!Hi sorry its been a while, how long did it take post surgery for your son to see the improvement in sleep