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How tall can you grow after you get a sleep apnea surgery?
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No effect: There is no effect in height after sleep apnea surgery. It is very rare for someone to have sleep apnea surgery prior to full growth anyway. The only exceptions may be kids with severe craniofacial abnormalities. Even then there is no effect on height.
Answered 12/10/2016
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Unknown: No data I know of. But, it would make sense a child with OSA will have health and growth impacted.
Answered 12/10/2016
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