My daughter 6.5 yr old has adenoid which was under control. All of a sudden she has started to open her mouth at night if she sleep straight she will not open her mouth if she sleep side she will open her mouth why it is so how to make her sleep straight
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I feel there os no problem while she sleeps on her sides
But yes adenoids is a problem which causes mouth breathing.
Check her allegies to dust and pollens which adverses adenoids and try to limit/decrease the contact with allergens to which she is sensitive.
Please specify her weight so that dose of medicine can be set
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Nasya karma will help
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âadenoids are common nowadays due to poor lifestyle. it needs ayurvedic detox therapy. ayurvedic medicine along with panchakarma like ,nasya, shirodhara, virechan will be useful for this condition.
âyog and pranayam is also useful in this condition.
â she need to consult herself with ayurvedic doctor for her specific issue, we will advice you ayurvedic medicine and diet, panchakarma treatment according to her health issue.
ðProper investigation will be helpful for perfect Ayurvedic diagnosis and treatment.
â with detail history taking we can advice you proper protocol for treatment.
ð Advice- Reduce spicy food, sugar, salt and maida from food.
â Avoid self medication.
â Follow Daily regime and have a healthy lifestyle
Mouth breathing in children with adenoids can worsen based on sleeping posture. Sleeping on the side may cause partial airway blockage, leading to mouth opening. Encourage back (straight) sleeping by using a small pillow under the knees and side cushions to prevent rolling. Also, do gentle nasya therapy (like Anu taila) under guidance to reduce nasal blockage.
Consult an Ayurvedic physician for personalized support and long-term management.
Namaste,
Thank you for your question.
Mouth breathing during sleep in children with adenoids is quite common and can vary with sleeping position. When your daughter sleeps on her side, gravity can cause the adenoid tissue to press more on the airway, making it harder to breathe through the nose—hence the mouth opens. Sleeping on her back keeps the airway more aligned, making nasal breathing easier.
✅ Suggestions to help her sleep straight:
• Use a slightly elevated pillow under her head and soft support pillows on either side to gently guide her to sleep on her back.
• Keep the room airway-friendly: cool, well-ventilated, and not too dry. A mild steam inhalation before sleep may also help open nasal passages.
• Massage her chest and back with warm sesame oil in the evening to ease breathing and promote good sleep.
• Ayurvedic herbs like Sitopaladi churna, Talisadi, or Anu Taila (nasya therapy, if age-appropriate and under guidance) can be helpful in long-term adenoid support.
But since she’s young, and the condition was earlier under control, this may just be a temporary aggravation.
Do observe her for 1-2 weeks, and if symptoms persist or worsen, consider a pediatric ENT evaluation alongside Ayurvedic management.
Wishing your daughter good health and restful sleep
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