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I mouth breathe at night because I have larger than normal adenoids. I've never had any issues from it. I sleep fine and don't have issues concentrating. When forced to breath through my nose when doing something strenuous I feel a little out of breath. I'd ask at next appointment but it wouldn't concern me that much

@shabang: i believe so. Larger adenoids are a genetic difference so they've been that way since I was a child

I also am freaked out by that article. My son has been a mouth breather his whole life and the pediatric dentist who did his ear tubes was actually the first to mention the issues that can arise from it. Right now, at age 3, we are just keeping an eye on it and gently reminding him to close his mouth. If it continues, he recommends myofunctional therapy

@MamaBear87: @shabang: I also have large adenoids and have always been a mouth breather. I mouth breathe during exercise also - not just at night. I feel like I can't catch my breath if I breathe through my nose.

I don't have any issues from it.

Yes this was identified with DS1 when he chipped a tooth at 18 months and we had to go to the dentist. She referred him to ENT who wasn’t overly concerned but his adenoids were enlarged. We did nasal spray for a while with no noticeable improvement. He was most concerned about snoring/apnea. This saga went on for about 2.5 years as DS has a speech disorder and began failing hearing tests. He’s now 4 and had tubes and adenoids out this summer which drastically improved speech and the mouth breathing resolved on its own somehow? I don’t recall when exactly.

I saw that article too. Talk about fear mongering click bait! But if you’re worried, get a referral for peace of mind. Our ENT is more conservative in treatment but we kept pushing, mostly about the speech stuff.