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Does Your Child Have Sleep Apnea, Not ADHD?

Dr. John Luther

Dr. John Luther, D.D.S. & Founder

Jun 10, 2016

The symptoms are startlingly similar. Children suffering from sleep deprivation caused by Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) can be hyperactive and moody. If OSA is misdiagnosed as ADHD, it can make matters worse.

We treat many cases of sleep apnea, and this infographic will show you how many U.S. children have OSA, its causes, its symptoms, how it links to ADHD, how doctors can help, and how one parent found true relief for their child’s sleep apnea.

Child Sleep Apnea and ADHD Infographic

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