To Estimate Velopharyngeal Orifice Size, Which of the Following Aerodynamic

question 5

Multiple Choice

To estimate velopharyngeal orifice size, which of the following aerodynamic measures are needed?

• A)Oral air pressure, nasal air pressure, oral airflow
• B)Oral air pressure, nasal air pressure, nasal airflow
• C)Oral airflow, nasal airflow, oral air pressure
• D)Oral airflow, nasal airflow, nasal air pressure
• E)Oral air pressure, nasal air pressure, differential pressure

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