Kukwa W, et al. - The authors undertook an examination of the frequency of upper respiratory tract infections in a general pediatric population (URI), which was characterized by rhinosinusitis (RS), ear infections (EI), and antibiotic consumption. Additionally, they explored the connection between these conditions and habitual snoring (HS), mouth breathing (MB) during sleep. Data illustrated that higher rates of rhinosinusitis, ear infections, and antibiotic consumption were similarly related to HS and MB. MB exhibited 3 times greater prevalence in the pediatric population relative to HS. Hence, it could be taken into account as a risk factor for URI, thereby its possible inclusion in the history of URI.