Children who snore are 'less able to concentrate'

New research shows that children who do not get a proper night's sleep because they snore do not learn as well as others, according to the Independent.

A study by scientists at the University of Southampton looked into the attention spans and brain activity of children.

They found that the irregular breathing caused by snoring meant the child wasn't getting a proper night's sleep. This could affect their mental development.

The study tested a group of children who had problems with snoring and another who slept soundly.

Results found that 66 children aged three to seven who were waiting for a tonsillectomy because of their snoring had shorter attention spans.

They also showed poorer language skills, reduced energy and decreased mental flexibility.

"We found that children with sleep disorders had more problems with the tasks, but their ability to do the same tasks improved following a tonsillectomy," said paediatric neuroscientist Dr Catherine Hill.

Data published in the journal Sleep has also suggested that snoring can lead to an increased risk of heart disease and strokes, the BBC reported.

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