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Upper airway obstruction/mouth breathing can cause sleep disorder/sleep apnea in both children and adults.

Poor respiration and poor oxygen exchange can cause less concentration of oxygen in the circulatory system.

The heart must pump and work harder to circulate the blood more to bring enough oxygen to vital organs such as the brain.

This can cause many individuals to suffer from high blood pressure and heart disease. Over time, the overworked heart enlarges causing a condition called cor pulmonale.

Many of these individual can die from heart attacks, often in their sleep.

Sleep apnea can, not only negatively impact on total health and wellness and quality of life, but can reduce life expectancy on the average of 8 years. It can be life threatening.

Children with mouth breathing problems often have sleep disorders. Sound sleep is crucial for growth and development. Growth hormones are produced during deep sleep, delta phase sleep. Without proper sleep, children are often small and slight. Poor sleep can also contribute to inattentiveness and poor academic performance. These children are often frustrated and exhibit behavior problems. They are often diagnosed with ADD and hyperactivity.