Noisy Breathing in Children

What can be done to prevent the condition?

Most cases cannot be prevented. Small objects should be kept away from young children to who might accidentally inhale them. Children should receive routine vaccines to prevent some cases due to an infection, such as pertussis.

What are the long-term effects of the condition?

Long-term effects are related to the cause. For example, cases due to infection often go away and have no long-term effects. Cancer can result in death. Noisy breathing caused by nervous system conditions may sometimes be permanent.

What are the risks to others?

Noisy breathing itself is not contagious. If the cause is an infection, which is common, the infection can often be transmitted to others.