What is your diagnostic approach to patients presenting for ADHD concerns when you suspect untreated sleep apnea?

When discussing a potential ADHD diagnosis with my patients (of note, I only treat adults), I always discuss sleep patterns and sleep hygiene/CBT-I techniques (and recommend stopping any THC usage). I also refer patients with suspected sleep apnea for a sleep study. Some ADHD symptoms may solely be ...

Arrange for sleep apnea testing.

If the patient is reluctant, encourage them to wear a wearable watch or ring that can monitor their sleep and the potential oxygen desaturations and increased heart rate variability that may be occurring because of sleep apnea to help the patient get buy-in that they...