“The science is clear: when we support healthy breathing in childhood, we lay the foundation for thriving sleep, development, and lifelong wellbeing."

— Dr. Shereen Lim

Research Highlights

Key Studies on Airway Health, Sleep and Child Development

Airway health is the foundation for thriving health and vitality—and the best time to unlock it is from infancy. Yet too often, the science showing thisis overlooked.

This page highlights key research that informs the message of Breathe, Sleep, Thrive—and the growing global movement to ensure every child has the opportunity for healthy breathing, sleep and development. I hope these studies help spark new conversations—and action.

Why Should we not ignore the snore in children?

what Role do dentists have in screening and managing snoring and obstructive sleep apnea?

Can palate expansion improve breathing and sleep in children?

Is there an association between tongue ties and sleep-disturbed breathing in children?

What influence does breastfeeding have on airway development and breathing?

Is there a link between tongue-tie and reflux like symptoms in infants?

Help children breathe, sleep, and thrive — starting today

Because better breathing means better sleep, growth, and thriving futures