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.
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Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Introduction to Nurturing Healthy Faces
00:00:47 - Personal Journey into Breathing and Sleep Research
00:02:55 - Resistance in the Medical Community to Breathing Importance
00:04:26 - Dysfunctional Breathing and Its Lack of Attention
00:05:32 - Early Development of Disordered Breathing in Children
00:08:13 - The Impact of Sleep Disorder on Child Development
00:09:54 - Anatomical and Environmental Factors in Breathing Disorders
00:11:15 - Diagnosing Mouth Breathing in Children
00:13:00 - The Importance of Nasal Breathing for Concentration
00:15:07 - The Link Between Facial Development and Health
00:17:46 - Misdiagnosis of ADHD and Autism Due to Sleep Issues
00:18:40 - Research on Sleep Disorders and Behavioral Problems
00:20:39 - The Role of Dentists in Airway Health
00:22:36 - The Importance of Correct Resting Posture and Craniofacial Growth
00:24:01 - Efficacy of Adenoidectomy and Tonsillectomy in Children
00:26:34 - The Overlooked Importance of Breathing in Scientific Community
00:29:56 - Craniofacial Development and Airway Collapse During Sleep
00:31:11 - Inflammation and Cognitive Function in Relation to Nasal Congestion
