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Learn the warning signs.

Early identification and prevention is key. Please consult with an airway-focused provider if you or your child exhibit any of these symptoms.

Six red flags of sleep-disordered breathing

01

Mouth breathing

02

Mentalis strain

Chin muscle activation at rest or during swallow

03

Inflamed tonsils

04

Tongue tie

05

Tooth wear

06

Narrow jaws and high palate

Utilizing the Functional Airway Evaluation Screening Tools developed by The Breathe Institute.

Signs and symptoms

Airway and breathing disorders, by age.

Infants / toddlers

  • Difficulty latching
  • Tongue-tie
  • Reflux
  • Colic
  • Torticollis
  • Irregular sleep patterns
  • Fast breathing
  • Sucking or pulling in under the ribcage
  • Sucking or pulling in between each rib
  • Flaring of the nostrils
  • Extra noises when breathing in or out or both
  • Recurrent ENT infections
  • Primary teeth without spacing
  • Non-nutritive sucking habits beyond age 2

Children

  • Difficulty falling or staying asleep
  • Restless sleep
  • Arms up over the head during sleep
  • Waking groggy
  • Oral breathing
  • Concentration deficits
  • Hyperactivity
  • Poor emotional regulation
  • Bed wetting
  • Picky eater
  • Sugar cravings
  • Tonsil and adenoid removal
  • Ear tubes
  • Skin conditions
  • Food sensitivities
  • Crowded teeth
  • Cross bite
  • Deep bite
  • Narrow palate
  • Front teeth flaring
  • Tooth wear
  • Sucking habits
  • Hair pulling

Adolescent

  • Chronic nasal congestion
  • Oral breathing
  • Reliance on allergy medications
  • Diagnosis with ADHD, dyslexia, or depression
  • Feeling moody or unmotivated
  • Coffee or excessive caffeine use
  • Extreme sugar cravings
  • Anger or emotional outbursts
  • Poor academic performance
  • Allergies
  • Use of melatonin supplements
  • Orthodontic relapse
  • Grinding and clenching
  • Long face

Adulthood

  • Strong cravings for caffeine, carbs or sugars
  • Chronic fatigue
  • Chronic pain
  • Compromised athletic performance
  • Difficulty concentrating
  • Poor memory
  • Diagnosis with high blood pressure, sleep apnea or mental illness
  • Unable to relax
  • High stress
  • Difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep
  • Use of sleep aids
  • Difficulty managing relationships
  • GI issues, bloating
  • Food intolerance
  • Many dental concerns

Airway-focused care

Find out how your breathing is impacting your body and sleep.

Airway-focused care targets structure, function and behavior.

Structure

Airway/nasal breathing with good ENT health, jaw size and tongue space, body posture and mobility, and diaphragm efficiency.

Function

Day and night nasal breathing habits, orofacial muscle balance, tongue position, posture and function, and range of motion.

Behavior

Breathing physiology, carbon dioxide, O₂ saturation, oxygenation, pH, electrolytes, heart rate variability, nutrition, lifestyle, good sleep hygiene practices.

Next steps

Take the next step to learn more.

The answers you provide during your personal breathing interview help determine what services are right for you.

Step 2

Schedule your assessment

Step 4

Learn tools to enhance your wellness

New to Breathe Colorado? Laura asks new clients to begin with the foundational education and guided practice in the Baseline, so a first session can focus on what needs her individual attention.