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Abstract
Symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be related to sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) in children.
- Oppositional behavior, hyperactivity, and impulsivity in children with ADHD may be associated with SDB.
- Identifying and screening for SDB is important in children exhibiting symptoms similar to ADHD.
- Improvements in ADHD symptoms have been observed in patients after undergoing adenotonsillectomy for SDB.
- Adenotonsillectomy could potentially reduce the need for long-term stimulant use in some children with ADHD.
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