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8th November 2018
03:25pm GMT

And although a child sleeping with their mouth open some of the time is normal, if it's happening a lot, Melody suggests that it could be a sign of something more worrisome.
According to the HSE, sleep apnoea causes the walls of the throat to relax and narrow when a child is asleep. This interrupts normal breathing, leading to a bad night's sleep that is often felt the next day.
Sleep apnoea can also lead to other health related issues and behavioural related issues too.
Following Kian's diagnosis, he had his tonsils and adenoids removed and was eventually able to breathe through his nose while asleep.
Melody said that her son's behaviour did a "complete 180" and that he's no longer throwing temper tantrums.Explore more on these topics: