Study links sleep, attention problems

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Study links sleep, attention problems

By LINDSEY TANNER

AP Medical Writer

http://enquirer.com/editions/2002/03/04/loc_study_links_sleep.html

CHICAGO — New research suggests children who snore face nearly double

the risk of being inattentive and hyperactive, providing fresh

evidence of an intriguing link between sleep problems and attention

deficit disorders.

While the study doesn't answer whether one condition causes the

other, the researchers think snoring and other sleep problems may be

the culprit in some cases because children often express sleepiness

by being inattentive and " hyper. "

If it turns out to be true, this theory could help explain the

paradox over why stimulants such as Ritalin can effectively treat

children who already seem overstimulated, said Dr. Chervin, a

University of Michigan neurologist and sleep researcher and the

study's lead author.

" If there is indeed a cause-and-effect link, sleep problems in

children could represent a major public health issue, " Dr. Chervin

said. " It's conceivable that by better identifying and treating

children's snoring and other nighttime breathing problems, we could

help address some of the most common and challenging childhood

behavioral issues. "

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>We all remember how exhausted we were as adults when babies kept

>us up all night, imagine this every 5-10 minutes all night every

>night. We were fatigued, and could not focus on anything. We were

>walking zombies. But we knew why. For these kids this is all they know,

>so they can't tell you that they are tired, they just know they don't

> feel right. If anyone suspects ADD or ADHD in their child, I would

> suggest getting their doctor to first take a peek at their adenoids

> if they have any of the not breathing quite right while lying down

> symptoms BEFORE we try any medications that aren't needed.

> , mom of Riley, Zachary and Avery(adenoidless 2 years and

>well rested now.)

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Okay now you can explain 's male problem of not listening as being

inattentive due to his snoring. I guess this is my husband's problem, cause he

sure does snore!!! Now I won't take it so personal!

tammy

>Study links sleep, attention problems

>By LINDSEY TANNER

>AP Medical Writer

>http://enquirer.com/editions/2002/03/04/loc_study_links_sleep.html

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(Re-post from Sun, 24 Mar 2002 23:28:42 -0500)

Okay now you can explain 's male problem of not listening as being

inattentive due to his snoring. I guess this is my husband's problem,

cause he sure does snore!!! Now I won't take it so personal!

tammy

>Study links sleep, attention problems

>By LINDSEY TANNER

>AP Medical Writer

>http://enquirer.com/editions/2002/03/04/loc_study_links_sleep.html