My 2yr Old Son is Snoring!

Kimberly - posted on 01/13/2009

 Tracy, Good luck and I wish you all the best and I hope you are able to get the answers and help you need for your son.    I know it made a world of difference for him and us.

User - posted on 01/13/2009

the ENT is a Ear nose and throat Doc and my Son had the same issuse we had his adnoids out when he was 18 months after a sleep study and then his tonsils when he was 3 it helped a lot.  I also noticed that he used to cough everytime he ran and i thought he had asma but after we got the tonsils out he doesnt' do it anymore.  The results we so good that my husband decided to have his tonsils out too and it made all the difference for him too!

Tracy - posted on 01/13/2009

my husband has sleep apnea so it was easier for me to pick up on the signs with my son...just didnt realize that it could be an issue at his age

Tracy - posted on 01/13/2009

Yale has a pediatric sleep center...I'll open up dialogue with his doctor now that I feel confirmed that he should be looked at...thank you all

has anyone had the tonsils and adenoids removed as young as 2

Kimberly - posted on 01/13/2009

My oldest started going thru all of that at age 2 also.  Go with your gut.  We did have a sleep test done,  when he was 4 and there are alot of wires and electrodes so it can be a bit scarey looking and can be uncomfortable to sleep.  But it can show if your child has sleep issues other than snoring.  So again go with your gut.  Our son was not hitting REM  according to his test.  If nothing else that explained to me why he could barely make it through the day even though he appeared to sleep through the night.   We finally had his tonsils and adnoids out in Oct.  (age 6).  I talked to our doc and she refered us to and ENT spec.  and when he looked at his throat he asked me all the questions I had been asking docs for years.  All I had to do was answer yes or no( I wanted to cry because I didnt think I was ever going to find a doctor who would listen to me and I was starting to question my own judgement.)    The night we got him home he slept through the night with his mouth closed( the first time since he was 2).  He rarely snores now and his eyes are so clear.  His behavior and listening skills have improved tremendously because he is truly getting sleep now.  He was already an amazing little guy he is just able to stay that way all day now.   Have you already talked to your Doc or an ENT?     Good luck and take care.

Tracy - posted on 01/13/2009

what does ENT stand for?

Carol - posted on 01/13/2009

My oldest son-who is 7-had his tonsils out when he was 6. When he went for his regular checkup, the doctor noticed how large his tonsils were...but they were infected, just naturally large. I started describing how he would act some nights and how he was constantly sleeping and snoring. So, she said I could go to ENT or sleep study but that the ENT would probably want to see the results of the sleep study. So we had one done and then followed up with the ENT. He had his tonsils and adenoids removed and has been great ever since.

Tracy - posted on 01/13/2009

thanks Lauren...I was leaning towards that scenario...I usually over react but my gut is telling me to go with the study...

Lauren - posted on 01/13/2009

Take him to see and ENT, my daughter would snore so loud that I thought it was my husband and then would wake up gasping for air.  She ended up having to have her tonsils & adenoids out.  And what a tremendous difference it has made in her sleeping!  Good Luck!