A 7-Year-Old Child Was Diagnosed with OSA Due to Tonsillar

question 13

Multiple Choice

A 7-year-old child was diagnosed with OSA due to tonsillar hypertrophy. Although adenotonsillectomy was performed, the child continues having daytime sleepiness and poor school performance. What should the therapist suggest at this time?

• A) Consider uvulectomy.
• B) Administer antireflux medications.
• C) Perform allergy tests to confirm that airway obstruction is due to other clinical condition.
• D) Provide continuous positive airway pressure.

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