- Study involved nearly 12,000 children aged 9-10.
- Larger airway volumes predict higher cognitive scores.
- Each 2.7-fold airway volume increase correlates with a 3.68-point cognition score rise.
- Temporal pole is key for social cognition.
- Airway volume may serve as a neurocognitive biomarker.
- Future research suggested with ultrasound.
- Limitations include reliance on parental reports and lack of polysomnography.
- Observational design prevents causality determination.
Source: American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine
