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Yes, Children Can Have Sleep Apnoea – And It Can Trigger ADHD-Like Symptoms

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It’s thought up to 10 million people in the UK are living with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), a condition which interrupts breathing during sleep. According to the Sleep Apnoea Trust , apnoea means a temporary pause in breathing for at least 10 seconds (usually when someone is asleep). These pauses can cause dips in blood oxygen levels and sleep disruption, with those impacted waking up tired and irritable after what might seem like a full night’s sleep. While we often hear about the condition’s impact on adults – it’s been linked to a whole host of health issues including high blood…

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    Yes, Children Can Have Sleep Apnoea – And It Can Trigger ADHD-Like Symptoms

    It’s thought up to 10 million people in the UK are living with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), a condition which interrupts breathing during sleep. According to the Sleep Apnoea Trust , apnoea means a temporary pause in breathing for at least 10 seconds (usually when someone...

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