Mouth breathing in children linked to low attention, hyperactivity: expert
Children who breathe through their mouths may have reduced attention and increased activity levels, warns physiology professor Mohammed Al-Ahmadi.
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AIMohammed Al-Ahmadi, professor of exercise physiology, has said that mouth breathing in children, rather than nasal breathing, can directly affect their growth and facial structure.
Speaking to Al-Saudiya TV, Al-Ahmadi explained that children who breathe through their mouths tend to have lower attention spans and higher activity levels, and should be seen by a pediatric specialist.
He noted that mouth breathing can lead to three main issues in children: growth problems, effects on the pituitary gland responsible for growth hormone secretion, and behavioral issues such as hyperactivity and attention deficits.
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