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FairEST6 Assessment for Sleep-Disordered Breathing
The Six Red Flags Exam Findings for Pediatric Sleep-Disordered Breathing are a set of signs that may indicate a child is at risk for sleep-disordered breathing (SDB). These findings are evaluated utilizing the assessment tool known as the FairEST 6.
The 6 signs it evaluates are:
- Nasal Breathing – Being able to breathe through the nose comfortably for 3 minutes or more
- Mentalis Strain – being able to close the lips without straining the muscles of the chin
- Tonsil Size – enlarged tonsils make the upper airway smaller and create resistance to nasal breathing
- Tongue Tie – a tie restrits movement of the tongue and its ability to rest in the roof of the mouth
- Grinding or Bruxism – this is a sign of muscular dysfunction and tension within the mouth
- Narrow Palate – this creates difficulty for the tongue to rest due to inadequate space
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