Which of the following interventions is used to treat the most severe cases of macroglossia?

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Patients presenting with severe obstruction may require more urgent intervention ranging from oral airway placement to intubation. The most severe cases of macroglossia may require surgical intervention, including tongue reduction procedures or, in the most severe cases, tracheostomy.Prone positioning may improve the respiratory symptoms of mild isolated macroglossia. Feeding intolerance typically resolves with upright positioning. Further evaluation can be performed with polysomnography for suspected obstructive sleep apnea.

Which of the Following Interventions Is Used to Treat the Most