Children who snore, or who have other night-time breathing conditions, are at risk from behavioural problems, according to a study. Sleep apnea and snoring made conditions such as hyperactivity more likely later on, researchers said. The study, published in the US journal Pediatrics, looked at data on 11,000 children living in the UK. One estimate suggests one in 10 children regularly snores and 2% to 4% suffer from sleep apnea, which means the breathing is obstructed and interrupted during sleep. Often enlarged tonsils or adenoids are to blame for the conditions.
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