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Breathing through the nose is something many people do without thinking. When it is working well, nasal breathing is usually quiet, steady and comfortable. The nose filters, warms and humidifies the air before it reaches the throat and lungs. It also contributes to normal upper airway function and can affect how a person sleeps, rests
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What causes breathing problems in kids? Breathing problems in children are often caused by a combination of factors rather than a single issue. Common causes include enlarged adenoids, enlarged tonsils, allergic rhinitis, nasal inflammation, and sleep-disordered breathing. Sinus disease may play a role in some cases, but is not always the primary cause. When a
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Weight loss may help reduce snoring in some individuals, particularly where excess tissue contributes to airway narrowing. However, snoring often has multiple causes, and weight loss alone may not resolve the issue. Snoring is often treated as a minor household problem. It may begin as an occasional complaint from a partner, a running joke within
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Can poor night time breathing affect behaviour and learning? Yes. Poor night time breathing, including snoring and sleep disordered breathing, can disrupt deep sleep. Over time, this may affect concentration, behaviour, emotional regulation and learning in both children and adults. It is confronting to watch a child who has always been bright, curious and engaged
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Many parents first notice daytime mouth breathing when they look at photos of their child or watch them quietly concentrating on a screen. The lips are apart, the jaw is slightly dropped and the air clearly seems to be moving in through the mouth rather than the nose. At first this can look harmless or
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Winter in Melbourne often brings a wave of colds and flu. For most people, the cough that arrives with these infections slowly fades as the weeks pass. It can be worrying when your cough does not settle and you find yourself still clearing your throat or coughing through meetings, school pick up or a tram
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For many people who grew up in Melbourne and across Australia, and for many of the patients who now come to Melbourne ENT in St Kilda East, having your tonsils removed came with one big promise: unlimited ice cream. Parents, grandparents and even some older hospital staff would say that if you were brave enough
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Summer in Melbourne often means warm evenings, outdoor sport and long days at the park. For many families, it also means itchy eyes, runny noses and hayfever. Children across Melbourne and regional Victoria can have blocked noses and sneezing for weeks at a time when pollen counts are high. During these months, parents frequently notice
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Teeth grinding in children can be surprisingly loud. Many parents first notice it as a harsh scraping sound from their child’s bedroom, or when the dentist mentions that some teeth look more worn than expected. It can be unsettling, especially if you are not sure whether it is simply a phase or a sign that
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Summer in Melbourne brings long evenings, beach days, sport and time outdoors. It also brings an uncomfortable mix of sneezing, runny noses and sore throats that can be hard to pin down. Many people in Melbourne and across Victoria are unsure whether they are dealing with hay fever, a summer cold or a throat problem
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