The Young and The Restless: Is it ADHD, or Does Your Child have Sleep Apnea?

    MIAMI, FL, May 13, 2016 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Snoring, along with daytime fatigue, and moodiness are signs you may have sleep apnea. A recent story covered by WSVN in Miami, discussed hyperactive students having trouble in school, may actually be suffering from a sleep disorder.

It is known that 10% of children 10 years of age and younger snore and, of those children who snore, about 20% will have obstructive sleep apnea. A recent article published in The Sleep Magazine, by Dr. Charles Kravitz explains the common confusion of ADHD and Sleep Apnea in children. "Not much is understood by parents about snoring or sleep apnea, especially in their children," says Dr. Charles Kravitz.

Sleep apnea is a serious medical condition that can interrupt or stop your child's breathing, prevent a normal night's sleep, impair growth, and lead to a lower quality of life. "It also can cause serious fatigue during the day which is why it is so often confused with ADHD. Sleep-disordered breathing such as snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have long been associated with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)," says Dr. Kravitz.

The Sleep Magazine article explains the many studies which have been performed indicating a significant correlation between OSA and behavioral issues. Children with obstructive sleep apnea do not get restful sleep, and as a result may complain of morning headaches, be irritable and have difficulty concentrating. Children with sleep apnea may complain of being tired during the day and, at the same time, exhibit hyperactive behavior or act impulsively. "Herein lays the confusion of separating sleep apnea from ADHD because many of the classic symptoms of ADHD are often exhibited in children with OSA," says. Dr. Kravitz

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Sleep Group Solutions is an airway diagnostic technology company serving the needs of physicians and dentists interested in screening, diagnosing and treating sleep apnea and other upper airway disorders.  Sleep Group Solutions offers the latest screening and diagnostic equipment solutions for patients with allergy, sinus congestion, rhinitis, deviated septum, nasal polyps, snoring and sleep apnea.  SGS offers the most comprehensive dental sleep medicine CE seminars in the industry focused on teaching dentists the protocols needed to make the treatment of snoring and sleep apnea part of their practice.  Sleep Group Solutions offers sleep study interpretation, oral appliances (Norad Boil & Bite, Respire), online directory 1800SleepLab.com and online marketing for CPAP Intolerant patients.  SGS is the manufacturer of the Eccovision Systems Rhinometer and Pharyngometer, and offers Home Sleep Testing devices from Watermark Medical. 

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