#001 - [PART 1] The Crucial Role of Nasal Breathing in Children's Development With Expert Patrick G. Mckeown👃👶

In this episode of Nurturing Healthy Faces, your host Katrina is joined by international breathing and sleep expert Patrick G McKeown who has over 20 years of research and experience in the field. They discuss how breathing and sleep can impact a child's facial development, functional breathing, and quality sleep. The guest shares their personal journey into this field due to their own breathing issues, highlighting the effectiveness of nasal breathing in improving asthma symptoms. Tune in to learn more about the importance of breathing and sleep for a longer, happier, and healthier life.Follow Nurturing Healthy Faces: https://www.instagram.com/nurturinghealthyfaces/https://www.facebook.com/nurturinghealthyfaces/https://www.youtube.com/@NurturingHealthyFaceshttps://www.tiktok.com/@nurturinghealthyfaces?_t=8iuGMgmyBMX&_r=1Follow Patrick G McKeown: https://www.instagram.com/patrickmckeownofficial/Work With Patrick: https://oxygenadvantage.com/Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Nurturing Healthy Faces00:00:47 - Personal Journey into Breathing and Sleep Research00:02:55 - Resistance in the Medical Community to Breathing Importance00:04:26 - Dysfunctional Breathing and Its Lack of Attention00:05:32 - Early Development of Disordered Breathing in Children00:08:13 - The Impact of Sleep Disorder on Child Development00:09:54 - Anatomical and Environmental Factors in Breathing Disorders00:11:15 - Diagnosing Mouth Breathing in Children00:13:00 - The Importance of Nasal Breathing for Concentration00:15:07 - The Link Between Facial Development and Health00:17:46 - Misdiagnosis of ADHD and Autism Due to Sleep Issues00:18:40 - Research on Sleep Disorders and Behavioral Problems00:20:39 - The Role of Dentists in Airway Health00:22:36 - The Importance of Correct Resting Posture and Craniofacial Growth00:24:01 - Efficacy of Adenoidectomy and Tonsillectomy in Children00:26:34 - The Overlooked Importance of Breathing in Scientific Community00:29:56 - Craniofacial Development and Airway Collapse During Sleep00:31:11 - Inflammation and Cognitive Function in Relation to Nasal Congestion