Improving Adherence to Myofunctional Therapy in the Treatment of Sleep-Disordered Breathing
Fecha de publicación: 09/12/2021
Autores: O’Connor-Reina, C.; Ignacio Garcia, J.M.; Rodriguez Alcala, L.; Rodríguez Ruiz, E.; Garcia Iriarte, M.T.; Casado Morente, J.C.; Baptista, P.; Plaza, G.
Abstract: Myofunctional therapy (MT) is used to treat sleep-disordered breathing. However, MT has low adherence—only ~10% in most studies. We describe our experiences with MT delivered through a mobile health app named Airway Gym®, which is used by patients who have rejected continuous positive airway pressure and other therapies. We compared ear, nose, and throat examination findings, Friedman stage, tongue-tie presence, tongue strength measured using the Iowa oral performance instrument (IOPI), and full
Área de la especialidad: RONCOPATIA Y TRASTORNOS RESPIRATORIOS DEL SUEÑO
Datos bibliográficos: O’Connor-Reina, C.; Ignacio Garcia, J.M.; Rodriguez Alcala, L.; Rodríguez Ruiz, E.; Garcia Iriarte, M.T.; Casado Morente, J.C.; Baptista, P.; Plaza, G. Improving Adherence to Myofunctional Therapy in the Treatment of Sleep-Disordered Breathing. J. Clin. Med. 2021, 10, 5772. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm10245772