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Health · 6 September 2026

Seven conditions, from asthma to ADHD, could be stealing your sleep

Seven conditions, from asthma to ADHD, could be stealing your sleep

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Many Brits suffer from frequent night wakings, which can be driven by an underlying health problem, making good sleep difficult. Dr Hugh Coyne, a private GP, explains that restless legs syndrome, sleep apnoea, chronic pain, and acid reflux are common causes. He adds that conditions like asthma, anxiety, depression, PTSD, autism, and ADHD can also seriously disrupt your sleep patterns.

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