ENT conditions (Mr Gaurav Kumar)

  Why Does My Child Always Breathe Through Their Mouth? Adenoids, Allergies and Blocked Noses Explained You are watching television with your child and notice their mouth is slightly open. Then you realise something. They seem to do it all the time . Perhaps they sleep with their mouth open. They may snore, sound permanently blocked or breathe noisily when eating. Their pillow may occasionally be wet with saliva. Parents often ask: “Why doesn't my child just breathe through their nose?” Occasional mouth breathing is very common when children have a cold. Persistent mouth breathing is different. It usually means either that breathing through the nose is difficult, or that a pattern of mouth breathing has become established. A common ENT explanation in younger children is  enlarged adenoids , but allergies, recurrent colds,  and other causes of nasal obstruction also need to be considered. Current NHS guidance specifically recognises that enlarged adenoids can m...

  Is It Hay Fever or a Constant Cold? A Parent’s Guide to Allergic Rhinitis in Children Some children seem to have a cold that never fully goes away. They wake up sneezing, rub their nose, sniff constantly, breathe through their mouth, cough at night, or have a blocked nose for weeks. Parents often ask: “Is this just another cold, or could it be hay fever or allergy?” This is an important question. Viral colds are common in children, especially at nursery and school. But if symptoms keep returning, last for weeks, follow a seasonal pattern, or include itchy eyes and sneezing, allergic rhinitis may be part of the problem. Allergic rhinitis is inflammation and irritation inside the nose caused by something the child is allergic to, such as pollen, house dust mites, mould or animal skin flakes. NHS lists symptoms including sneezing, blocked or runny nose, itchy nose and reduced sense of smell. Mr Gaurav Kumar, Consultant ENT Surgeon , assesses children with nose, ear, throat and paed...