A 52-year-old man presents to the clinic with complaints of…
A 52-year-old man presents to the clinic with complaints of loud snoring, excessive daytime sleepiness, and morning headaches. His wife reports that he frequently pauses in breathing during sleep and often wakes up feeling unrested. He has a BMI of 32 kg/m² and a history of hypertension. Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is suspected. Which physical exam finding would most likely support the most common cause of OSAS in adults?