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[Non-obstructive etiology of mouth breathing]
1Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Institut de Dentisterie, Liège, Belgique.
Acta Oto-Rhino-Laryngologica Belgica
|January 1, 1993
Summary
Oral respiration can result from factors beyond nasal obstruction. These include facial malformations, tongue alterations, and lip closure issues, contributing to mouth breathing development.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Otolaryngology
- Pediatrics
Context:
- Nasal obstruction is a common cause of oral respiration.
- However, other etiological factors contribute to the development of mouth breathing.
Purpose:
- To identify and explain the non-nasal etiological factors contributing to oral respiration.
Summary:
- Facial malformations such as Binder's syndrome, Bimler's microrhinodysplasia, Apert's syndrome, and Crouzon's syndrome can lead to oral respiration.
- Tongue alterations or deviations, including Robin's syndrome, macroglossia, and ankyloglossia, are also implicated.
- Problems with lip closure present another significant cause of mouth breathing.
Impact:
- Understanding these diverse causes is crucial for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment of oral respiration.
- This knowledge aids in developing comprehensive management strategies for affected individuals.