Which of the Following Conditions Is the Major Cause of OSA

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following conditions is the major cause of OSA in children without any predisposing factor?

• A) Choanal atresia
• B) Macroglossia
• C) Adenotonsillar hypertrophy
• D) Pierre Robin Syndrome

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Definitions:

Cleft Lip

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A chronic medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is elevated, requiring the heart to work harder than normal to circulate blood throughout the body.

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