Children with sleep disorders often have symptoms similar to ADHD, which could result in their conditions being misdiagnosed. Many of these children suffer from sleep apnea, and may even snore.
Researchers studied 100 children ages 7-17. Slightly more than half were female, and the group was three-quarters Caucasian.
The scientists used detailed questionnaires and also looked at race, age, gender, body mass index and skull X-rays to see the jaw. Their results showed no associations with these factors, making [sleep apnea] hard to detect in the children. [Source: CNN]
People who get too little sleep tend to be irritable and have trouble paying attention and staying focused; characteristics commonly associated with ADHD. If not properly diagnosed and treated, however, sleep apnea can cause heart problems, hypertension and even strokes.
Posted By: 4ADHD.com
