Hi, my son 4 years old nd I got dis problem with his snoring and its starting 2 get bad due 2 his heavy breathing. I took him 2 a hospital nd they gave me only allergy syrup. I would like to know if it is a sinus problem or if its meds dat make it worst cause his breathing through his mouth only? And what is there to do for his restless at night?
Your child could be having consular enlargement. Tonsils are lymphoid organs present at the back of our throat and often get enlarged when we catch cold. It (tonsillitis) is more likely than sinusitis. Since the airway gets blocked by the enlarged tonsils, heavy and mouth breathing with snoring is commonly seen. It does not need to be treated with antibiotics. Antiallergics need to be given, and your doctor has done the right thing in prescribing it. Medicines will not make it worse. Gurgling with lukewarm water should be helpful, if the child can be guided to do so. Propensity of consular infections comes down with age. You would have to be patient.