The Impact of Technology in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Myofunctional Therapy

The Impact Of Technology In The Myofunctional Therapy Treatment Of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome

This is a study to test if performing airway exercises to improve snoring and sleep apnea using a mobile phone app is better than using a hardcopy guide.

Outcomes will be measured using tone analysis, snoring recording apps, and oximeters.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Subjects with mild, moderate, and severe OSA who rejected/failed CPAP or other therapeutic options will be invited to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Age lower than 18 or higher than 75.
2. BMI > 40
3. Alcoholism or drug abuse
4. A-fib, pacemaker, CHF, strokes, narcotics
5. Neuromuscular disease
6. Use of benzodiazepine hypnotics (may affect muscle tone)
7. Restricted tongue movement
8. Permanently blocked nose
9. TMJ disorder.
10. Lost to follow-up
11. Gained or lost ≥5% of body weight during 3 months