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Sleep disorder may lead to bad behavior in asthmatic kids

July 13, 2009
Kids with asthma who have sleep disordered breathing (SDB) at night may exhibit behavior problems, a new study has found. In the study of 194 children, researchers found that those who had SBD had significantly more behavior problem than kids who didn't have a sleep problem. They were also more likely to show signs of depression, hyperactivity, "acting out," and anti-social behavior. Experts say that while more studies are being conducted it's important for parents and doctors to screen asthmati... Read more »

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Meet Florence Cardinal, Sleep Disorders Expert Patient
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...Cardinal and I'm honored to be able to write about sleep disorders for Health Central. Let me... Read more »

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ADHD and Sleep Disorders
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

......conditions that share symptoms with ADHD, among them sleep disorders.   Yet another cause... Read more »

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Behavior and Childhood Sleep Disorders
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

...disordered breathing resulting from some form of sleep disorders. Those children had... Read more »

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Sleep Disorders Common with RA
By Christine Miller , Health Expert

...and supplements you might take and possible primary sleep disorders such as RLS or sleep apnea.... Read more »

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The Hazards of Shift Work Sleep Disorder (SWSD)
By Allen Blaivas, M.D. , Health Expert

...another blog post.Have a question about sleeping or sleep disorders? Send it to... Read more »

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Sleep disorders in the elderly
Frequent night awakenings Difficulty falling asleep Early morning awakening Confusion differentiating between day and night Signs and tests ... Read more »
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Sleep disorders in the elderly involve any disruptive pattern of sleep such as problems with falling or staying asleep, excessive sleep, or abnormal behaviors... Read more »
All About Shift Work
...Exxon Valdez have been attributed to human fatigue.According to the International Classifications of Sleep Disorders, shift workers are at increased risk for a variety of chronic illnesses such as... Read more »
Sleep disorders
Prevention Maintaining regular sleep habits and a quiet sleep environment may prevent some sleep disorders. Read more »

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