Is My Child’s Snoring Normal?

A simple, parent-focused screening tool to help identify symptoms that may be associated with sleep-disordered breathing, enlarged adenoids or tonsils, allergies, or paediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

⏱ 3–4 minutes 👶 For parents of children 2–14 🔒 Private — nothing stored unless you choose to share
Important: This tool is not designed to diagnose any medical condition. It is intended for educational purposes only and may help identify children who could benefit from further evaluation by a healthcare professional. It does not estimate AHI or confirm OSA.
🌙 Nighttime Symptoms
What happens while your child sleeps
1. Does your child snore at least 3 nights per week?
Never Occasionally Frequently Almost every night
2. Is the snoring loud enough to be heard from another room?
No Sometimes Often
3. Have you noticed pauses in breathing during sleep?
No Unsure Yes
4. Does your child gasp, choke, or struggle to breathe during sleep?
No Occasionally Frequently
5. Does your child breathe through the mouth while sleeping?
No Sometimes Usually
6. Does your child sleep with the neck extended, sitting up, or in unusual positions?
No Occasionally Frequently
7. Does your child sweat excessively during sleep?
No Sometimes Frequently
☀️ Daytime Effects
How your child seems during the day
8. Does your child appear tired despite sleeping adequate hours?
No Sometimes Frequently
9. Is your child difficult to wake in the morning?
No Sometimes Frequently
10. Does your child have attention difficulties?
No Sometimes Frequently
11. Has anyone suggested your child may be hyperactive?
No Sometimes Frequently
12. Has school performance declined or become inconsistent?
No Sometimes Frequently
13. Does your child frequently fall asleep during quiet activities?
No Occasionally Frequently
🫁 Airway & Allergy Symptoms
Nose, throat and allergy-related signs
14. Does your child breathe through the mouth during the day?
No Sometimes Frequently
15. Does your child frequently have a blocked nose?
No Sometimes Frequently
16. Does your child have allergies or allergic rhinitis?
No Suspected Diagnosed
17. Does your child suffer from recurrent tonsillitis?
No Occasionally Frequently
18. Has anyone commented that your child has very large tonsils?
No Unsure Yes
📈 Growth & Development
19. Has your child experienced poor weight gain or growth concerns?
No Unsure Yes
20. Has your child been diagnosed with ADHD or behavioural difficulties?
No Suspected Diagnosed
🚩 A Few Additional Questions
These don’t add to your score but may independently suggest a need for assessment
21. Does your child have frequent ear infections?
No Occasionally Frequently
22. Does any of the following apply to your child? (cyanosis during sleep, a craniofacial syndrome, Down syndrome, a neuromuscular disorder, severe obesity, or a previous OSA diagnosis)
No Yes
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🔗 Related information:

Pediatric OSA Specialist Programme Paediatric OSA — Full Guide Paediatric Airway & Development Programme Paediatric ENT — Full Services General ENT & Allergy Symptom Checker
Clinical note: This tool is a structured educational screening aid based on commonly recognised paediatric sleep-disordered breathing indicators. It does not estimate AHI, does not diagnose obstructive sleep apnea, and is not a substitute for clinical evaluation. Results should be reviewed with a qualified ENT specialist. Nothing is transmitted or stored unless you choose to send your summary via WhatsApp.

Dr Pranshu Mehta, DLO ENT Surgeon | Rog Nidan ENT & Dental Clinic, C-2/275 Janakpuri, New Delhi | +91 98186 35660