What are the dangers of babies breathing through their mouths frequently?

Breathing is something the human body must do, otherwise the body will be in danger of life due to lack of oxygen. Sometimes you need to use your mouth to breathe, and sometimes you need to use your nose. In short, you should pay attention to adjusting these two breathing methods. You cannot just breathe through your mouth or nose, as this will cause some harm to your body. So the question is, what are the dangers of babies breathing through their mouths frequently?

We all know that human breathing should be completed through the nose. The nasal cavity can purify the air, the nasal hair will filter out dust and bacteria, and the numerous glands of the nasal mucosal epithelium continuously secrete fluid to maintain the humidity of the inhaled air. The air we breathe enters the lungs after this series of optimizations, which can protect the respiratory tract well.

Young babies do not understand these principles, so many parents find that their babies often breathe through their mouths, sometimes sleep with their mouths open and drooling. It looks cute, but breathing through the mouth for a long time will not only affect the baby's facial development, it may also be a bad sign that there is something wrong with the baby's body.

First, it may be chronic tonsillitis. After chronic tonsillitis, the baby will have a sore throat and dry nasal cavity, and will switch to breathing through the mouth. Although this can relieve breathing difficulties, breathing through the mouth cannot filter out dust in the air, which is not good for the baby's recovery. At this time, the mother should take the baby to see a doctor for examination and treatment.

Secondly, it may be nasal congestion and swelling caused by rhinitis. First check whether there is sticky mucus or large pieces of nasal mucus in the baby's nose. If there is no obstruction in the nasal cavity and the nasal cavity is red, the nose may be inflamed. Take the baby to see a doctor as soon as possible for anti-inflammatory treatment. At the same time, let the baby drink more water and eat more vegetables and fruits rich in vitamins and water, such as apples, pears, carrots, etc., and pay attention to preventing colds in daily life.

Furthermore, it may be the baby’s bad habits. If the possibility of illness is ruled out, then it is a bad habit that the baby has developed unintentionally. The habit of breathing through the mouth not only easily leads to a face with an open mouth, exposed teeth, and a short upper lip, but also poses a potential threat to the baby's body. Because if the baby breathes through the mouth, it will not only waste the functions of the nasal cavity, but also make the baby dry mouth, dry throat, and prone to respiratory diseases. At this time, as parents, we should correct the baby's habit of breathing through the mouth in time.