Mums and dads who snore could be causing their children unforeseen problems, according to a recent study.  It seems that the likelihood of snoring is increased in children whose parents already snore.
The study also found that children with allergies and asthma – or the precursor to this (atopy) are also likely to snore frequently.
What’s the problem with this?  Well according to the researchers, snoring is associated with many health problems such as heart disease, metabolic disorders and the development of learning disabilities. 
Dr Maninder Kalra, a professor at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center told journalists that early intervention could be vital in reducing death rates caused by sleep-disordered breathing.
The study was reported in the April issue of the medical journal Chest.  The children whose parents snored were, according to the study, nearly three times more likely to snore than those whose parents didn’t snore.