Which of the Following Are the Most Common Sites of Airway

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are the most common sites of airway narrowing or closure during sleep for a patient with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) ?

• A) the retropalatal and retroglossal regions
• B) septal deviation and enlarged turbinates
• C) hypertrophic adenoids and tonsils
• D) redundant parapharyngeal folds

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