Oropharyngeal Exercises and Inspiratory Muscle Training in Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Comparison of the Effectiveness of Inspiratory Muscle Training and Oropharyngeal Exercises in Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome: a Randomized Controlled Trial

The effects of orofarangeal exercises (OE) and inspiratory muscle training (IMT) on sleep quality, disease severity, and airway muscle tone have been investigated in several studies. IMT and OE exercise modalities for patients and practitioners have advantages and disadvantages. It is recommended to compare exercise modalities in the studies. Whether OE or IMT exercise type is more effective on disease severity, sleep quality and snoring has not been investigated. The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of inspiratory muscle training and oropharyngeal exercises in patients with OSAS in terms of disease severity, snoring, daytime sleepiness, respiratory muscle strength and sleep quality.

Inclusion Criteria:

*To be diagnosed with mild, moderate and severe OSAS.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with a history of stroke,
• neurological disease,
• severe obstructive nasal disease,
• and infection in the last month,
• BMI being 40 kg /m2 or more.