Prevalence of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children presenting with self-inserted nasal and aural foreign bodies

Ear, nose and throat foreign bodies in children: A search for socio-demographic correlates

“…Perera et al had worked on the prevalence of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) among the children presenting with self-inserted ear and nose foreign bodies. In their study 25% had one or more previous foreign body insertion and 20% had previous accidental injuries that needed hospitalization [7]. So the children in the present study having history of repeated foreign body insertion needed psychological evaluation [7] and search for existing local pathological condition.…”

“…In their study 25% had one or more previous foreign body insertion and 20% had previous accidental injuries that needed hospitalization [7]. So the children in the present study having history of repeated foreign body insertion needed psychological evaluation [7] and search for existing local pathological condition. Repeat foreign body insertion was found to be significantly more in Nasal cavity which might be due to the easy accessibility of it.…”

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and other disruptive behavior disorders are risk factors for recurrent epistaxis in children: A prospective case-controlled study

“…In a case report, Rather et al 21 emphasized the potential relationship between ADHD and RE. Similarly, a significant correlation between diagnosis of ADHD and foreign body insertion into nose or ear has been reported [22][23][24] . Children with ADHD may frequently have self-injurious behaviors; which are generally related to decreased ability of children in terms of awareness and evaluation of dangerous behaviors and situations, due to their increased hyperactivity, inattention and impulsivity 23,24 .…”

“…Similarly, a significant correlation between diagnosis of ADHD and foreign body insertion into nose or ear has been reported [22][23][24] . Children with ADHD may frequently have self-injurious behaviors; which are generally related to decreased ability of children in terms of awareness and evaluation of dangerous behaviors and situations, due to their increased hyperactivity, inattention and impulsivity 23,24 . As the high proportion of RE in childhood originates from the Kisselbach plexus, nose picking and repetitive nasal traumas, which are self-injurious behaviors, may lead to RE in patients with ADHD.…”

Effects of adenoidectomy/adenotonsillectomy on ADHD symptoms and behavioral problems in children

“…Among neurodevelopmental disorders, ADHD is the most common disorder; it affects 5.3-7% of school-aged children throughout the world [9][10][11]. Three subtypes were described for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fourth edition (DSM-IV)-1994: predominantly inattentive type, predominantly hyperactiveimpulsive type and combined type, possessing the characteristics of both groups simultaneously [12].…”