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A person being easily distracted is a clinical finding in which his attention and the ability to focus are limited.

Dr. Keegan Duchicela reviewed this

14 year experience in family medicine

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common

Body locations

Head

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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in adults
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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children
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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
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