Children with sleep apnea have higher risk of behavioral, adaptive and learning problems
Left untreated sleep apnea may cause problems with hyperactivity, disruptive behaviors, social competence, self-care and school performanceDARIEN, IL – A new study found that obstructive sleep apnea, a common form of sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), is associated with increased rates of ADHD-like behavioral problems in children as well as other adaptive and learning problems. “This study provides some helpful information for medical professionals consulting with parents about treatment options for children with SDB that, although it may remit, there are considerable behavioral risks