Sleep Apnea Linked to ADHD

Did you know that children can suffer from sleep apnea, too? Researchers estimate that up to 3% of children have sleep apnea. The condition causes a child to stop breathing frequently throughout the night from an obstruction in the upper airway, like enlarged tonsils. Poor sleep quality isn’t the only concern of chronic snoring or sleep apnea. Untreated sleep apnea can affect your child’s physical and psychological health. In fact, one study found that 50% of children with ADHD also struggle to sleep. Here’s what you need to know about the connection between sleep apnea and ADHD.

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