12/29/2025
Let’s talk about what it really tells us.
Persistent congestion isn’t always a simple seasonal issue — it can be a sign that the airway, tongue posture, and oral function aren’t working together the way they should. When the nose isn’t doing its job, the mouth steps in… and that shift can change swallowing patterns, rest posture, muscle use, and even how the face grows over time.
In orofacial therapy, chronic congestion often adds layers of complexity to a case. It impacts breathing, sleep, feeding, oral rest posture, and the functional patterns we see during evaluation. That’s why we look beyond the “runny nose” and assess the whole system.
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