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The Link Between ADHD & Sleep Apnea

February 6, 2023

Filed under: Uncategorized — fresnofamilydental @ 3:43 pm
person with sleep apnea sleeping with mouth open

Attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that is usually first diagnosed in childhood. It often lasts into adulthood and may cause people who have it to have trouble with paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviors, or being overly active. Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder in which you constantly stop and start breathing. Though further research is needed to find the exact link between ADHD and sleep apnea, these conditions have a surprising relationship. Keep reading to learn what it is.

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