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ADHD: It could just be a breathing problem
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ADHD: It could just be a breathing problem 28 June 2007 If you know a child with learning difficulties or who's hyperactive, the chances are that he or she also suffers from breathing problems at night. Breathing difficulties and snoring are now being seriously considered as a cause of ADHD behavioural patterns. Unfortunately, most parents don't even realize their child has problems breathing properly at night - and even if they did, they wouldn't have thought it was anything to do with hyperactivity or learning problems. But scientists have discovered that sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), as it's known, may be the unsuspected cause of ADHD-spectrum problems - or it may be misdiagnosed as ADHD. Symptoms of ADHD tend to appear early on in a child's life, and the chances are that there is an associated breathing problem that goes with it. Scientists have discovered that children whose breathing problems are tackled early also go on to enjoy greater academic success. In one study of 19 children aged between six and 16, those with breathing problems also had lower IQ levels than children who were able to breathe properly at night. In another study, brain scans of children who had breathing problems revealed neural injury in the area associated with learning and memory. Often, neither doctors nor parents realize that ADHD may be a wrong diagnosis, and that the underlying problem relates to breathing problems. Once these are treated and cleared, the supposed ADHD problems also go away. Snoring is the most obvious sign of a breathing problem, and it affects around 1 in 5 children. However, this is for mild cases where the child snores around three times a week. Severe cases, where the child snores frequently every night, affects just 1 in 20. Other signs might include laboured breathing, or snorting and gasping; others again may adopt unusual sleeping positions, or suffer from nightmares of drowning or choking. If your child has SDB and ADHD, the choices offered by medicine are limited. At one extreme there's surgery to remove the tonsils and adenoids, but this often doesn't work on its own. Another option is 'continuous positive airway pressure therapy', which involves an electronic device that delivers constant air pressure via a nasal mask. (Source: Journal of the American Medical Association, 2007; 297: 2681-2). |
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It could just be a breathing problem
"Jan Drew" wrote in message .. . http://www.wddty.com/033638003708727...g-problem.html ADHD: It could just be a breathing problem 28 June 2007 If you know a child with learning difficulties or who's hyperactive, the chances are that he or she also suffers from breathing problems at night. Breathing difficulties and snoring are now being seriously considered as a cause of ADHD behavioural patterns. Unfortunately, most parents don't even realize their child has problems breathing properly at night - and even if they did, they wouldn't have thought it was anything to do with hyperactivity or learning problems. But scientists have discovered that sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), as it's known, may be the unsuspected cause of ADHD-spectrum problems - or it may be misdiagnosed as ADHD. Symptoms of ADHD tend to appear early on in a child's life, and the chances are that there is an associated breathing problem that goes with it. Scientists have discovered that children whose breathing problems are tackled early also go on to enjoy greater academic success. In one study of 19 children aged between six and 16, those with breathing problems also had lower IQ levels than children who were able to breathe properly at night. In another study, brain scans of children who had breathing problems revealed neural injury in the area associated with learning and memory. Often, neither doctors nor parents realize that ADHD may be a wrong diagnosis, and that the underlying problem relates to breathing problems. Once these are treated and cleared, the supposed ADHD problems also go away. Snoring is the most obvious sign of a breathing problem, and it affects around 1 in 5 children. However, this is for mild cases where the child snores around three times a week. Severe cases, where the child snores frequently every night, affects just 1 in 20. Other signs might include laboured breathing, or snorting and gasping; others again may adopt unusual sleeping positions, or suffer from nightmares of drowning or choking. If your child has SDB and ADHD, the choices offered by medicine are limited. (Source: Journal of the American Medical Association, 2007; 297: 2681-2). Homogenized/pasteurized milk is the most likely culprit. SEE: Drink it raw: Why is unprocessed milk the only illegal food in North Carolina? BY SUZANNE NELSON http://www.indyweek.com/gyrobase/Con...d=oid%3A155882 |
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ADHD: It could just be a breathing problem
On Jul 1, 12:05 am, "Jan Drew" wrote:
http://www.worddirty.com/03363800370...-just-be-a-bre... ADHD: It could just be a breathing problem No, it can't. Its a neurological disorder. Do make a note of it and stop posting ridiculous articles. |
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It could just be a breathing problem
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indomitable2 wrote: "Jan Drew" wrote in message . .. http://www.wddty.com/033638003708727...g-problem.html ADHD: It could just be a breathing problem 28 June 2007 If you know a child with learning difficulties or who's hyperactive, the chances are that he or she also suffers from breathing problems at night. Breathing difficulties and snoring are now being seriously considered as a cause of ADHD behavioural patterns. Unfortunately, most parents don't even realize their child has problems breathing properly at night - and even if they did, they wouldn't have thought it was anything to do with hyperactivity or learning problems. But scientists have discovered that sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), as it's known, may be the unsuspected cause of ADHD-spectrum problems - or it may be misdiagnosed as ADHD. Symptoms of ADHD tend to appear early on in a child's life, and the chances are that there is an associated breathing problem that goes with it. Scientists have discovered that children whose breathing problems are tackled early also go on to enjoy greater academic success. In one study of 19 children aged between six and 16, those with breathing problems also had lower IQ levels than children who were able to breathe properly at night. In another study, brain scans of children who had breathing problems revealed neural injury in the area associated with learning and memory. Often, neither doctors nor parents realize that ADHD may be a wrong diagnosis, and that the underlying problem relates to breathing problems. Once these are treated and cleared, the supposed ADHD problems also go away. Snoring is the most obvious sign of a breathing problem, and it affects around 1 in 5 children. However, this is for mild cases where the child snores around three times a week. Severe cases, where the child snores frequently every night, affects just 1 in 20. Other signs might include laboured breathing, or snorting and gasping; others again may adopt unusual sleeping positions, or suffer from nightmares of drowning or choking. If your child has SDB and ADHD, the choices offered by medicine are limited. (Source: Journal of the American Medical Association, 2007; 297: 2681-2). Homogenized/pasteurized milk is the most likely culprit. "Most likely." Hahahahaha. -- David Wright :: alphabeta at prodigy.net These are my opinions only, but they're almost always correct. "Only George Bush could start a war for oil and not get any." -- Bill Maher |
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ADHD: It could just be a breathing problem
Twittering One wrote:
It is also true that ADD meds, eg, stimulants, dilate the bronchial tubes and sacs -- making breathing much easier ... less distress, more oxygen to the brain. To my knowledge, there are no ADHD meds used for asthma or other breathing problems. In theory, this might help someone with asthma, but for kids with ADHD, it is irrelevent. Breathing is not an issue. And if people are having trouble breathing at night, it is usually because of upper airway obstruction, not problems with the lower airways where ADHD *might* make a slight difference. Jeff |
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ADHD: It could just be a breathing problem
All this means is that children with problems concentrating and other
symptoms of ADHD might have problems with breathing causing those symptoms. Making sure that a child doesn't have breathing problems, especially sleep apnea, is part of the workup to exclude other causes of difficulty concentration. Jeff |
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ADHD: It could just be a breathing problem
Twittering One wrote:
On Jul 1, 7:04 pm, Jeff wrote: Twittering One wrote: It is also true that ADD meds, eg, stimulants, dilate the bronchial tubes and sacs -- making breathing much easier ... less distress, more oxygen to the brain. To my knowledge, there are no ADHD meds used for asthma or other breathing problems. In theory, this might help someone with asthma, but for kids with ADHD, it is irrelevent. Breathing is not an issue. And if people are having trouble breathing at night, it is usually because of upper airway obstruction, not problems with the lower airways where ADHD *might* make a slight difference. Jeff That's because you're an idiot, Jeff. That sort of comment is not called for. Something like, "XXXXX [name of med] is used for both ADHD and asthma, so you were wrong about this," would have been appropriate. That way I learn something new. Have a lovely evening. Jeff |
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