Myofunctional Therapy
Targets muscle tone and neuromuscular coordination as an adjunct to structural/medical airway care—not a standalone cure for OSA or skeletal restriction.
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Effects of Oropharyngeal Exercises on Patients with Moderate Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome.
Guimarães KC et al.
Demonstrates that targeted oropharyngeal exercises can reduce apnea severity and symptoms, positioning myofunctional therapy as a supportive intervention rather than a structural cure.
[American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine]
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Myofunctional Therapy to Treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Camacho M et al.
Systematic review showing modest improvements in AHI and symptoms, emphasizing myofunctional therapy as an adjunct to established airway treatments.
[Sleep]
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Effects of Oropharyngeal Exercises on Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea: a Randomized Trial.
Ieto V et al.
Finds improvement in snoring and mild OSA parameters, reinforcing that benefits are functional and best applied alongside airway optimization.
[Chest]
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Myofunctional Therapy in Children with Obstructive Sleep Apnea After Adenotonsillectomy.
Villa MP et al.
Shows that myofunctional therapy improves outcomes and reduces relapse after surgery, clearly defining its role as post-intervention support.
[Sleep & Breathing]
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Myofunctional Therapy and Obstructive Sleep Apnea: a Review.
Guilleminault C et al.
Positions myofunctional therapy as a complementary approach within a broader airway management strategy rather than a primary treatment.
[Sleep Medicine Reviews]
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