5 Red Flags in Babies + Kids That Could Mean Airway Trouble

Your doctor told you it’s “just a phase.” But what if your child’s mouth breathing, constant congestion, or picky eating isn’t just frustrating—it’s your child’s way of showing something deeper is going on?

In this episode, Dr. Clayton—airway-focused dentist and father of two—shares five commonly overlooked signs that your child may be struggling with an airway issue. These aren’t random quirks. They’re signals. And the earlier you catch them, the better your child’s sleep, development, and behavior can be.

Please note: There are dozens of other symptoms! Only 5 are discussed in today's episode. Others that may show up are inflamed tonsils, delayed speech, bed wetting, crowded teeth, grinding their teeth day or night, and many more.

This episode is for every parent who’s ever had a gut feeling that something isn’t quite right—but wasn’t sure where to turn. Dr. Clayton walks you through what these red flags look like, why they matter, and what you can do starting today.

Dr. Clayton is hosting a Live Airway Class on June 16th for parents who want to understand the signs, learn what really matters, and take action with a collaborative root cause approach to care.

👉 Sign up for the class here, before the doors close on June 15th!

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Airway Issues in Children
01:03 Red Flag 1: Mouth Breathing
04:37 Red Flag 2: Snoring and Noisy Breathing
06:30 Red Flag 3: Nursing Difficulties in Infants
07:21 Red Flag 4: Picky Eating and Food Aversion
08:45 Red Flag 5: Chronic Congestion and Frequent Illness
12:41 Conclusion + Invite To Live Class