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SOURCES: 2008 Medical Reference from Medstar television. Rupali Drewek, MD, Pediatric Pulmonologist, Phoenix Children's Hospital, Phoenix, AZ.

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12-year old John Mitchell is sleeping soundly now, but that wasn't always the case.

Linda Mitchell:

It must have been within the last year or so where he would sleep and he would start to snore a lot.

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Worried that his snoring was a sign of something serious, Linda Mitchell took her son to see a pediatric pulmonogist.

Rupali Drewek, M.D.:

John came and had a lot of symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea. He had daytime symptoms, including sleepiness. He had poor level of functioning at school.

Narrator:

To find out for sure if John had sleep apnea, Doctor Drewek (Droo-WICK) had him come to a sleep clinic.

Rupali Drewek, M.D. :

We did see that he was having oxygenation problems at night due to his sleep disorder.

Narrator:

While John's symptoms included sleepiness during the day, doctors say some kids may actually exhibit hyperactivity.

Rupali Drewek, M.D.:

A lot of kids who are diagnosed with ADHD were started on stimulants actually are misdiagnosed. And we uncover sleep disorders and once the sleep disorder is treated, the ADHD resolves.

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Catching sleep disorders early is key.

Rupali Drewek, M.D.:

Undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnea for many years can lead to pulmonary hypertension and the cardiac side effects are something that can kill you.

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John's catching his z's now with the help of a c-pap. The machine opens his airway and helps him breathe easier.

John Mitchell:

Just wake up real refreshed and just wake up and getting ready for school.

Linda Mitchell :

I can see the benefit that he's, you know, experienced from it so I'm happy for him to have it.

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She's also happy that her son is finally getting the rest he needs. For WebMD, I'm Damon Meharg.

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