The Brodsky score measures the size of which structure?

Tongue
Tonsils
Adenoids
Uvula

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Correct answer: B. Tonsils

The Brodsky scale grades tonsillar size from 0 to 4+, correlating with OSA severity. The Mallampati score measures tongue/soft palate visibility. Enlarged tonsils are the leading cause of pediatric OSA.

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