SLEEP APNEA AND SNORING

MYOFUNCTIONAL THERAPY AND OBTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA

Myofunctional Therapy is an effective adjunct to treatment of mild to moderate cases of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Snoring.

Exercises can improve the tone of the soft palate, throat, and back of the tongue and can help ease the symptoms of the snoring and OSA as they strengthen and improve function of the oral muscles to facilitate better airway.

If someone is diagnosed with OSA, Myofunctional Therapy can decrease by Apnea-Hypopnea Index by 50% in adults and 62% in children.

Myofunctional Therapists can only recognize the signs and symptoms of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and can advise patients to visit their medical doctor to arrange a sleep study if necessary. Only a Sleep Specialist Doctor can diagnose and treat sleep disorders.

SIGNS OF OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA IN CHILDREN

Snoring
Bed wetting
Sleep walking
Teeth grinding
Mouth breathing
Restless sleepers
Growth problems
Napping in older children
ADHD/ADD symptoms

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA IN ADULTS

Abrupt wakening with shortness of breath, coughing, gasping, or choking
Difficulty staying asleep
Wake up often to use the bathroom
Loud snoring
Headache or jaw pain upon waking up
Wake up with dry mouth or sore throat
Excessive day time fatigue
Attention, concentration, or memory problems
Teeth grinding or clenching during sleep
Weight gain or difficulty losing weight
Irritability or mood swings

Recognizing early warning signs of OSA is key to preventing symptoms and treating underlying causes.