How to treat mouth breathing in an 8-year-old male?

Question

Hello doctor,

I have observed that my 8-year-old son has developed a habit of breathing through his mouth, and he often keeps his mouth open. This habit has raised concerns about its impact on his health. I would like to know if there are any possible consequences of habitual mouth breathing that I should be aware of. I want to make sure that his health is not compromised by this habit. I am also interested in learning about potential interventions to help address this habit and promote proper nose breathing. What steps can I take to assist him in overcoming this habit and ensuring his optimal health? Please clarify.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello,

Thank you for reaching out to icliniq.com. I am here to help with your concerns.

It seems that your son may have developed an upper respiratory tract obstruction, possibly acute tonsillitis. Habitual mouth breathing usually does not have severe consequences, but it may attract flies or other external particles. To address this habit and promote proper breathing through the nose, I suggest the following:

Syrup Azithromycin, 10 ml orally twice a day.
Syrup Metronidazole, 10 ml orally three times a day.
Maintain thorough mouth hygiene with an antiseptic mouth cleaner.
Kindly visit the nearest ENT (Ear Nose Throat) clinic for a possible obstruction assessment.

Consult your specialist doctor, talk to them, and then take the medications as per their advice. To help him overcome this habit and ensure optimal health, advise him to stay away from dirty environments and emphasize good oral hygiene.

Hope this information helps you.

Thank you.