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Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the nonsurgical treatment of choice for children with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). However, CPAP limitations include difficulty with adherence and midface hypoplasia risk. We, therefore, sought to assess the effect of warm humidified air delivered via open nasal cannula (HFNC) on OSA in children in the sleep laboratory and at home. A retrospective review was performed among children recommended treatment of OSA with HFNC. Reasons for HFNC recommendation included poor surgical candidacy,