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Can snoring in children be associated with having learning difficulties?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

LD from steroids: Not that i know of, unless cognitive functions are affected.

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Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. Mark Birnbach answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Dentistry

Snoring: Yes. Snoring in children means that they are not getting enough oxygen. This affects brain function. See an ENT to evaluate airway- tonsils, adenoids, deviated septum etc. Allergies may also play a role.

Dr Parikh and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/17/2014

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