While tonsil and adenoid enlargement may still play a role in sleep disordered breathing in this age group, these children are becoming young adults and can demonstrate obstructive sleep apnea, as seen in adults. In this setting surgical removal of tonsils and adenoids may not resolve the obstructive sleep apnea and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) may be recommended. This involves the use of a nose mask to deliver air pressure to the upper airway to ?stent? it open and prevent its collapse.

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