Anatomical and physiological features predisposing adults with Down syndrome to obstructive sleep apnoea/hypopnoea syndrome (OSAHS)
| Features predisposing adults with Down syndrome to OSAHS |
| Obesity/pre-obesity |
| Midface hypoplasia |
| Thick neck |
| Gothic palate |
| Adenotonsillar hypertrophy |
| Relative macroglossia |
| Hypotonia |
| Increased mucosal secretions |