A mother brings her 5-year-old child in because the child snores and has difficulty breathing when sleeping and seems to move around a lot when sleeping. Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is suspected. What is a likely physical exam finding to support the most common cause of OSAS in children?
A) Exudate on tonsils
B) Noted mouth breathing and enlarged tonsils
C) Nasal congestion
D) Nonproductive cough

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Enlarged tonsils are a common cause of obstructive sleep apnea in children, leading to mouth breathing and snoring.

A Mother Brings Her 5-Year-Old Child in Because the Child