Pediatric Dentistry · single question
A child with obstructive sleep apnea most likely has:
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Correct answer: A. Enlarged tonsils/adenoids
- A. Correct. Adenotonsillar hypertrophy is the most common cause of pediatric OSA (upper-airway obstruction).
- B. Incorrect. A deviated septum is a less common contributor in children.
- C. Incorrect. Asthma is a lower-airway condition, not the typical cause of pediatric OSA.
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