Stop Mouth breathing in children by Patrick McKeown
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- Опубліковано 28 лип 2024
- No child should persistently breathe through an open mouth. It's not harmless. Mouth breathing is probably one of the worst habits that any child can develop. We know that between 25 to 50% of studied children are persistently breathing through an open mouth, both during wakefulness and during sleep. No child reaches their full genetic potential if they are using their mouth to breathe. Why? Find out in this video created by Patrick McKeown, Buteyko Clinic founder and instructor to thousands of adults and children.
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Mouth Breathing in Children
Buteyko Educator Patrick McKeown
The physiologic breathing mode in the human being is nasal, regardless of age. Any factor leading to the upper airway (UA) obstruction causes nasal breathing to be replaced by mouth breathing, among which mechanical events, allergic and non allergic inflammatory diseases.
However, even after these mechanical factors are removed, MB continues in most cases due to patient’s mouth breathing habit.
The mouth breathing syndrome is characterized by a set of signs and symptoms, which may be present in subjects who replace an adequate and efficient nasal breathing mode by the mouth for a period equal or superior of six months.
To identify the prevalence of mouth breathing in children at primary school ages from 6-9 years, researchers in Portugal examined 496 answered questionnaires from parents. It was found that 56.8% of children in this study breathed through their mouths.
In a randomized sample of the town's population (23,596 inhabitants). 370 children randomly selected. A clinical assessment carried out. 55% of the children involved in the study were found to be mouth breathers.
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as a girl who switched to nasal breathing at age of 14 I was so upset that my parents never taught me to nasal breathe in my whole life knowing that at there generation there parents use to say “shut ur mouth” unlike me I didn’t even know that I was one until a video of mewing pops out in my fyp I was like alright let’s try this I thought I was a casual nasal breather until I tried to breathe through my nose n I couldn’t at that video I sought how bad mouth breathing is to face I started crying n I forced my self since then to keep my lips sealed I was so depressed for so long then I asked my mom if I used to keep my mouth open when I was young she was like yes when u we’re watching cartoons 😭😭I’m mewing n breathing through my nose n focus at my lips 24/7 hopefully I’ll see improvement
as a 21 year old(chronic mouth breather) who plays a lot of football and cant breathe and handle the pace of the game, this is so valuable, absolute gold, a big thank you
Np
Patrick McKeown, THANK YOU beyond words for sharing this.
I wish no one else (esp beginning w/ an innocent child’s age) would have to endure a path of senseless misery but instead be prevented w/ getting the info out.
I’m going to share my thoughts (I’ve shared also w/ individuals below as well - that their stories touched my heart).
I TOTALLY agree w/ U, or maybe "they"know & don't want to tell us so we will keep falling apart & have to keep coming back & going from "a to z" doctors/dentists (not to mention mental professionals).
I didn’t used to be a cynical person, but I'm now 58 & so sick and tired OF being sick and tired &8& on THIS nightmare of a merry-go-round, trying to diligently get the answers in order to have relief & some form of a normal life.
I want to get on a roof top & shot this out & add “Please stick w/ ur gut, when comes to your children or yourself”.
I've been researching all this for several days now, & I'm in such disbelief that none of my doctors or dentists have mention such things
to me.
That said - here’s one example:
all the $$$$ money, I've spent on my mouth (teeth) could probably buy a Mercedes.
BY being a mouth breather = (All the teeth pulling b'c of overcrowding &/or cavities) crowns & root canals to then have to be pulled b'c of decay. My last expense $1000 has been a partial that l'm trying to learn how to live with.
So YES, I'm smh w/ disgust for the simple fact THAT the information THAT could BE saving lives & keeping one’s not having to live a life w/ the misery of (what for me is turning into an endless) domino effect/ vicious cycle of health issues for so many -
hasn’t been said in the largest masses possible, when it’s been known since the 1800’s (like from George Catlin sharing in his book “Shut Your Mouth and Save Your Life”.)
Sorry for my long rant.
Understandable comments @girlbamberg.
It sad that so many of these useful alternatives to surgical intervention were ignored or just not even considered in the past.
We are seeing positive improvement but the information needs to get out to more of the general public.
Doctors need to be taught about this! My son saw a paediatrician today that outright denied mouth breathing having any significant impact on a childs development. disgraceful.
he should lose his license fnn child abuser
I TOTALLY agree w/ u, or maybe they know & don’t want to tell us so we will keep falling apart & have to keep coming back & going from a to z doctors. I didn’t used to be cynical person, but I’m now 58 & so sick and tired of being sick and tired &&& on a merry-go-round trying to get answers to get relief & have some form of a normal life.
Please stick w/ ur gut instinct.
I’ve been researching all this for several days now & I’m in such disbelief that none of my doctors or dentists have mention such to me. That said - the $$$ money I’ve spent on my mouth (teeth) could probably buy a Mercedes. (All the teeth pulling b’c of overcrowding &/or cavities) crowns & root canals to then have to be pulled b’c of decay. My last expense has been a partial that I’m trying to learn how to live with. So I’m smh - sorry for my rant.
I’m 17 and have been mouth breathing for the past 11 years. When I was 6 me and my family were at a hotel and me and my brother were playing around with my dad and he threw us on the beds. My brother was fine. When my dad threw me however, it knocked the air out of me. It’s been 11 years and I still remember how hard it was to breathe in that moment. I have been mouth breathing ever since. I can breathe through my nose. However, often when I keep my lips sealed and breathe only through my nose i have a hard time breathing after a while. This video really helped. Thanks so much!
Thank you for sharing your story Stephanie
Agree 💯. Why didn’t any Gp, dentist or sleep apnea clinic told me about this when I complained about my child’s mouth breathing and snoring . It was considered normal until I myself found out about the scary impacts of it to my child. Professionals who deal with children from young age should be trained to help children or guide them to get help .
Completely agree Indu Rathnayake,
If this was taught in schools we would likely see a big reduction in kids' sleep apnea, snoring and much more, with better craniofacial development of their jaws and faces.
Too many in the medical establishment aren't aware of it.
I TOTALLY agree w/ u, or maybe “they”know & don't want to tell us so we will keep falling apart & have to keep coming back & going from “a to z” doctors/dentists (not to mention mental professionals).
I didn't used to be a cynical person, but I'm now 58 & so sick and tired OF being sick and tired &8& on THIS nightmare of a merry-go-round, trying to diligently get the answers in order to have relief & some form of a normal life.
Please stick w/ ur gut instinct.
I've been researching all this for several days now, & I'm in such disbelief that none of my doctors or dentists have mention such to me.
That said - all the $$$$ money, I've spent on my mouth (teeth) could probably buy a Mercedes. (All the teeth pulling b'c of
overcrowding &/or cavities) crowns & root canals to then have to be pulled b'c of decay. My last expense $1000+!has been a partial that I'm trying to learn how to live with. So yes, I'm smh w/ disgust. Sorry for my rant.
God bless you
How u doing know
Hi, I’m 15 years old and If I start nose breathing do you think people will think I’ve been nose breathing my whole life when I’m older or will they be some weak areas on my facial structure
Anyone find any information on how to fix this in a child? What option do we have.?
Check out the free childrens course on the website, buteykoclinic.com/buteykochildren/
Hi, Where can I get it in Spain? Thanks!!
Could you tell me the method in which the child is told to do 5 squats to see when he breathes through his mouth please?
Thank you for the video! My 20-month-old son has been mouth breathing for maybe more than 6 months. His pediatrician said she didn't find anything abnormal with his tonsils and no treatment is needed. But he's been sleeping poorly and I don't want this become a habit. Should I look for help from ENT? ANY SUGGESTIONS? THANKS!!
Hi Summer, for more specific cases we would suggest you register in one of Patrick's live Zoom Clinics. He has one specialized in children. Check it out: buteykoclinic.com/clinic-with-patrick-mckeown/
What about if the child is still breastfeeding? My daughter is 14 months but breastfeeds when she goes to sleep. She breaths through her nose but her mouth is always in the feeding/suckling position while she’s sleeping so she doesn’t rest her tongue on the roof of her mouth.
My little find it difficult to breath when eating he is one year 2 months
Great video! Just wondering my almost 2 year old is breathing through his nose whilst he sleeps (most of the time), but with his mouth open, do you know if this is a cause for concern? It does look like his teeth are together but everywhere I've read said the mouth should be closed. He does seem to breath through his mouth during the day, maybe 50% of the time, especially when he's engaged in physical activity so not sure whether he needs to see someone. Any help would be much appreciated!
Hi Max. Thank you for your interest in our method. We do recommend that the child strats with the exercises from 5 years and upwards, as it is difficult to teach children below that age.
"Always Breathe Correctly" is a good book parents can start reading to their children from 3 upwards to teach them about the importance of nasal breathing: www.buteykoclinic.com/books/.
My one year old is mouth breathing, during wake and sleep. what can I do to correct this now?
Hi. The best approach is to see a qualified and experienced myofunctional therapist. They are professionals trained to work with young children. We teach children the Buteyko Method from 4 years onwards.
I keep breathing through my mouth and I'm 16, it's frustrating. My nose gets stuffy and now it is a habit to breathe through my mouth I have no idea if I have rhinitis or something.
Also, breathing through the nose and talking is difficult. I'm scared that if I seal my mouth with fuct tape then I may suffocate.
Hi. Patrick organizes 2 hour live zoom clinic: that could be helpful to you. For more info, please visit: buteykoclinic.com/clinic-with-patrick-mckeown/ You should tape your mouth at sleep. Try with MyoTape: myotape.com/
Also, practice nose unblocking exercise. It is free on UA-cam: ua-cam.com/video/tgmKIwUqhkg/v-deo.html
Do you have some exercises for my child to do so that nose breathing can be restored?
Hi, please visit our page buteykoclinic.com/buteykochildren/where you can access free exercises for children.
Is the way to correct this with nasal surgery to be able to breath better through the nose?
Hi Monica, even after the surgery you could still have problems unless you make corrections to your breathing patterns. To decongest the nose please check out the video on how to unblock the nose in five minutes. After each exercise rest for a minute and repeat the exercise 5-6 times until the nose is decongested. To decongest the nose, the breath hold must be at least 30 seconds to be effective: ua-cam.com/video/tgmKIwUqhkg/v-deo.html If you can unblock the nose using this technique and your nose remains unblocked for 1 minute after practising this exercise then the Buteyko Method would work for you. Please feel welcome to join a $30 online course, the first option on the page: buteykoclinic.com/buteyko-clinic-online-courses/
hi my kid is 8 year old she is allergic that Couse open mouth during night sleeping do you think i can use mouth taping my concern bec she has rhinitis already noose stuffed so taping mouth effects breathing negative thank you
Hi Ozan. You can use MyoTape . We sell it on our website. It's a sticky tape that surrounds the mouth so you can still talk while wearing it. Regards, Darren
Ok, but you dont tell us HOW to get a child to stop mouth breathing at night? How?
Hi Louise, thank you for commenting. Here is another video of Patrick's to swap this child from upper chest breathing in to the diaphragm. There are many other videos of exercises available on our channel.