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
Important: This tool is not designed to diagnose any medical condition. It is intended for educational purposes only. After completing, WhatsApp opens with your full results — please tap Send so Dr Mehta receives your child’s data.
🌙 Nighttime Symptoms
What happens while your child sleeps
1. Does your child snore at least 3 nights per week?
NeverOccasionallyFrequentlyAlmost every night
2. Is the snoring loud enough to be heard from another room?
NoSometimesOften
3. Have you noticed pauses in breathing during sleep?
NoUnsureYes
4. Does your child gasp, choke, or struggle to breathe during sleep?
NoOccasionallyFrequently
5. Does your child breathe through the mouth while sleeping?
NoSometimesUsually
6. Does your child sleep with the neck extended, sitting up, or in unusual positions?
NoOccasionallyFrequently
7. Does your child sweat excessively during sleep?
NoSometimesFrequently
☀️ Daytime Effects
How your child seems during the day
8. Does your child appear tired despite sleeping adequate hours?
NoSometimesFrequently
9. Is your child difficult to wake in the morning?
NoSometimesFrequently
10. Does your child have attention difficulties?
NoSometimesFrequently
11. Has anyone suggested your child may be hyperactive?
NoSometimesFrequently
12. Has school performance declined or become inconsistent?
NoSometimesFrequently
13. Does your child frequently fall asleep during quiet activities?
NoOccasionallyFrequently
🫁 Airway & Allergy Symptoms
Nose, throat and allergy-related signs
14. Does your child breathe through the mouth during the day?
NoSometimesFrequently
15. Does your child frequently have a blocked nose?
NoSometimesFrequently
16. Does your child have allergies or allergic rhinitis?
NoSuspectedDiagnosed
17. Does your child suffer from recurrent tonsillitis?
NoOccasionallyFrequently
18. Has anyone commented that your child has very large tonsils?
NoUnsureYes
📈 Growth & Development
19. Has your child experienced poor weight gain or growth concerns?
NoUnsureYes
20. Has your child been diagnosed with ADHD or behavioural difficulties?
NoSuspectedDiagnosed
🚩 Additional Questions
These don’t add to the score but flag additional risk
21. Does your child have frequent ear infections?
NoOccasionallyFrequently
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)
NoYes
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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. It does not estimate AHI, does not diagnose OSA, and is not a substitute for clinical evaluation.

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