Reddit mentions of SHUT UP and sleep

Your original post said “My doctor said I should be concerned that my daughter is breathing through her mouth when she sleeps.” This is not supported by that study.

Also,
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He says mouth breathing is endemic in Western populations and that up to 90% of children and adults partially mouth breathe. Starting at a young age, this can cause a child's face to grow long and skinny with crowded teeth, a bad bite, a deviated septum, and a narrow smile. These features, reflective of small jaws, cause us to essentially suffocate, rev up the sympathetic nervous system, disrupt our sleep with lifelong health consequences. He said my daughter is basically breathing through a straw and suffocating. He said I need to focus on strengthening the muscles of her airway. He referred to me to a book called "SHUT UP and sleep" written by a Stanford doctor for more information and I was astonished. I had never heard this before. Has anyone else heard this?”

Here is a link to the book if anyone is interested:

https://www.amazon.com/SHUT-UP-sleep-anil-rama/dp/1732279209”


No..Ventilation and oxygenation are different. More air doesn’t mean better oxygenation. It’s usually not apnea unless it’s an issue with central sleep apnea. hypopnea is likely the source in children from an increase in resistance from anatomical development. Hypopneas do not always result in desaturation.


I think there needs to be more research. Not every kid needs a retainer and to be on a CPAP.


It’s just overkill. Children naturally have crowded airways but the majority have compensatory mechanisms that kick in to avoid desaturation.