Emma is joined by Dr David McIntosh, an adjunct Associate Professor of ENT Surgery in Queensland, Australia.  He specializes in pediatric ENT surgery, nose & sinus disease and snoring & sleep apnea.  Together they discuss:

* Dr McIntosh explains the urgency of intervention with children showing signs of sleep disordered breathing;

* Children with mouth breathing or snoring should be taken for evaluation to a pediatric ENT as quickly as possible;

* Consequences of untreated sleep disordered breathing in kids include: behavioral problems, hearing problems, listening problems, memory problems and many other issues;

* David explains why he fully supports proponents of nasal breathing but also explains that he thinks it's important to get to the root cause of the mouth breathing and take corrective action.

* The difference between management and treatment and where ENTs can perform surgery to treat the underlying airway obstruction.

Follow Dr McIntosh on Instagram: @dr_david_mcintosh_ent

https://entspecialists.com.au/our-team/dr-david-mcintosh/

Buy a copy of Dr McIntosh's book here or simply search "Snored to Death" on Amazon.  

Emma's note: the information in this book is critical to the well being of children all over the world.  If you have means, please buy an extra copy and gift to a Pediatrician or GP you know.  

This episode is sponsored by:

Mute Nasal Dilators www.mutesnoring.com

eXciteOSA www.exciteosa.com

and Betterhelp www.betterhelp.com/emma

Disclaimer: this episode of the podcast includes people with sleep apnea discussing their own experiences of medical procedures and devices.  This is for information purposes only and you should consult with your own medical professionals before you start or stop any medication or treatment.