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Poncin W, Willemsens A, Gely L, Contal O. Assessment and rehabilitation of tongue motor skills with myofunctional therapy in obstructive sleep apnea: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Clin Sleep Med 2024; 20:1535-1549. [PMID: 38415680 PMCID: PMC11367718 DOI: 10.5664/jcsm.11074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2023] [Revised: 02/05/2024] [Accepted: 02/07/2024] [Indexed: 02/29/2024]
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STUDY OBJECTIVES The first objective of this study was to compare tongue motor skills between patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and healthy participants. Second, the effect of oropharyngeal myofunctional therapy (MFT) on the tongue muscular qualities of patients with OSA was evaluated. METHODS Searches were conducted in 5 electronic databases up to July 2023. Risk of bias was assessed via the Joanna Briggs Institute appraisal checklist for cross-sectional studies (aim number 1) and the Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) scale for randomized controlled trials (aim number 2). Pooled standardized mean differences and 95% confidence intervals were calculated using a random-effects model. RESULTS Thirteen studies including 520 adults and one study including 92 children addressed aim number 1. Compared to healthy adults, individuals with OSA had no significant difference in tongue protrusion strength (9 studies, n = 366; standardized mean difference [95% confidence interval], -0.00 [-0.45, 0.44]) or endurance (5 studies, n = 125; 0.31 [-0.26, 0.88]) but presented a lower tongue elevation strength (6 studies, n = 243; 1.00 [0.47, 1.53]) and elevation endurance (3 studies, n = 98; 0.52 [0.11, 0.94]). In children, tongue elevation strength was lower but elevation endurance was higher in those with OSA than in healthy children. Two randomized controlled trials (28 adults, 54 children) addressed aim number 2 and were of poor methodological quality. In these studies, myofunctional therapy improved tongue motor skills in patients with OSA. CONCLUSIONS Tongue elevation motor skills are decreased in adults with OSA, whereas tongue protrusion motor skills seem preserved. Very few data are available in children. There are also too few data about the impact of myofunctional therapy on tongue motor skills. CITATION Poncin W, Willemsens A, Gely L, Contal O. Assessment and rehabilitation of tongue motor skills with myofunctional therapy in obstructive sleep apnea: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Clin Sleep Med. 2024;20(9):1535-1549.
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- William Poncin
- Institut de Recherche Expérimentale et Clinique (IREC), Pôle de Pneumologie, ORL et Dermatologie, Université Catholique de Louvain, Brussels, Belgium
- Service de Pneumologie, Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc, Brussels, Belgium
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- Service de Pneumologie, CHIREC Delta Hospital, Brussels, Belgium
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- Institut de Recherche Expérimentale et Clinique (IREC), Pôle de Pneumologie, ORL et Dermatologie, Université Catholique de Louvain, Brussels, Belgium
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- School of Health Sciences (HESAV), HES-SO University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland, Lausanne, Switzerland
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Correa EJ, Conti DM, Moreno-Luna R, Sánchez-Gómez S, O'Connor Reina C. Role of Nasal Surgery in Adult Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Systematic Review. Sleep Sci 2024; 17:e310-e321. [PMID: 39268344 PMCID: PMC11390176 DOI: 10.1055/s-0044-1782527] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 09/15/2024] Open
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Objective To perform a systematic review to determine if isolated nasal surgery has any impact on subjective or objective parameters in adult obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients. Materials and Methods From December 2022 to March 2023, we conducted a search on the PubMed, Cochrane, Scopus, and Web of Science databases. Two independent investigators performed a study selection according to the established criteria, as well as data collection, including the study design, the subjective and objective parameters addressed, the type of intervention, and the outcomes, considering the methodological quality and risk of bias. Results In total, 25 studies met the selection criteria, and they showed that there is a significant improvement in sleep quality, sleepiness, nasal resistance, and snoring after isolated nasal surgery. Still, there is no relevant modification of other polysomnographic parameters. It also reduces the required titration pressures of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and increases the duration of its use. Conclusion Isolated nasal surgery is not a primary treatment for OSA. Still, it improves the subjective parameters and can lead to CPAP therapy success by enhancing its effectiveness and long-term compliance.
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- Eduardo J Correa
- Continuing Education Master's Program in Advanced Rhinology and Anterior Skull Base, Universidad Internacional de Andalucía, Sevilla, Spain
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- Scientific Expert Team, European Forum for Research and Education in Allergy and Airway Diseases (EUFOREA), Brussels, Belgium
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- Rhinology and Anterior Skull Base Department, Hospital Universitario Virgen Macarena, Sevilla, Spain
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- Rhinology and Anterior Skull Base Department, Hospital Universitario Virgen Macarena, Sevilla, Spain
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Hospital Quirónsalud Marbella, Marbella, Málaga, Spain
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O'Connor-Reina C, Rodriguez-Alcala L, Ignacio JM, Baptista P, Garcia-Iriarte MT, Plaza G. Assessment of Muscular Weakness in Severe Sleep Apnea Patients: A Prospective Study. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2023; 169:725-733. [PMID: 36939539 DOI: 10.1002/ohn.283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2022] [Revised: 01/07/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 02/10/2023]
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OBJECTIVE There are no official diagnostic tools to evaluate the weakness of the genioglossus muscle. We have developed a protocol for muscular assessment in patients with severe obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) and evaluated its effectiveness. STUDY DESIGN Case and controls prospective study. SETTING Sleep Unit Hospital Quironsalud Marbella (Spain). METHODS Twenty-nine cases and 20 controls were recruited. Patients were examined by a phonoaudiologist that performed biometric measurements and the Orofacial Myofunctional Evaluation With Scores (OMES), Friedman, and Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS). In addition, upper airway muscle strength measures were performed using the Iowa Oral Performance Instrument (IOPI) and Tongue Digital Spoon (TDS). RESULTS The final cohort consisted of 49 subjects, including 29 cases and 20 controls. According to the univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses, ESS, OMES protocol, IOPI score, and TDS were associated with severe OSAHS. Multivariate regression revealed an IOPI score below 48 kps with an adjusted odds ratio (OR) of 9.96 (95% confidence interval [CI] 2.5-39.1, p = .001), and a 0.72 specificity (Spe), a 0.79 sensitivity (Sens), and a 0.82 area under the curve (AUC). Similarly, an OMES score lower than 200 had an adjusted risk ratio of 4.02 (95% CI 2-7, p < .001), 1 Spe, 0.79 Sens, and 0.98 AUC; and finally, TDS scores lower than 201 g/cm2 showed an adjusted OR of 27 (95% CI 4.74-153.6, p = .0001), 0.66 Spe, a 0.93 Sens, and a 0.86 AUC. CONCLUSION Our findings suggest that severe OSAHS patients present different muscle patterns than controls.
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- Carlos O'Connor-Reina
- Otorhinolaryngology Department, Hospital Quironsalud Marbella, Marbella, Spain
- Otorhinolaryngology Department, Hospital Quironsalud Campo de Gibraltar, Palmones, Spain
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- Otorhinolaryngology Department, Hospital Quironsalud Marbella, Marbella, Spain
- Otorhinolaryngology Department, Hospital Quironsalud Campo de Gibraltar, Palmones, Spain
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- Neumology Department, Hospital Quironsalud Marbella, Marbella, Spain
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- Otorhinolaryngology Department, Clínica Universitaria de Navarra, Pamplona, Spain
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- Otorhinolaryngology Department, Hospital Universitario de Fuenlabrada, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
- Otorhinolaryngology Department, Hospital Sanitas la Zarzuela, Madrid, Spain
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Martins FAG, Motta AR, Neves LS, Furlan RMMM. Evaluation of the maximum tongue and lip pressure in individuals with Class I, II, or III Angle malocclusions and different facial types. Codas 2023; 35:e20220102. [PMID: 37436259 PMCID: PMC10449092 DOI: 10.1590/2317-1782/20232022102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2022] [Accepted: 09/14/2022] [Indexed: 07/13/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To compare the maximum anterior and posterior tongue pressure, tongue endurance, and lip pressure in Class I, II, and III malocclusions and different facial types. METHODS A cross-sectional observational analytical study was carried out in 55 individuals (29 men and 26 women) aged between 18 and 55 years. The participants were divided into groups according to Angle malocclusion (Class I, II, and III) and facial type. The maximum anterior and posterior tongue pressure, tongue endurance, and maximum lip pressure were measured using the IOPI (Iowa Oral Performance Instrument). To determine the facial type, the cephalometric analysis was accomplished using Ricketts VERT analysis as a reference. RESULTS There was no statistically significant difference when comparing the maximum pressure of the anterior and posterior regions of the tongue, the maximum pressure of the lips, or the endurance of the tongue in the different Angle malocclusion types. Maximum posterior tongue pressure was lower in vertical individuals than in mesofacial individuals. CONCLUSION Tongue and lips pressure, as well as tongue endurance in adults was not associated with the type of malocclusion. However, there is an association between facial type and the posterior pressure of the tongue.
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- Departamento de Fonoaudiologia, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais – UFMG - Belo Horizonte (MG), Brasil.
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- Departamento de Odontologia Restauradora, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais – UFMG - Belo Horizonte (MG), Brasil.
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Attali V, Weber M, Rivals I, Similowski T, Arnulf I, Gatignol P. Moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea syndrome is associated with altered tongue motion during wakefulness. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2023; 280:2551-2560. [PMID: 36707431 DOI: 10.1007/s00405-023-07854-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2022] [Accepted: 01/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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PURPOSE Impairment of genioglossus control is a frequent "non-anatomical" cause of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) in non- or mildly obese patients. Although wake-related compensatory mechanisms prevent the occurrence of obstructive events, the genioglossus control is often impaired during wakefulness. We hypothesized that the lingual motion would be altered during wakefulness in this population in patients with moderate-to-severe OSAS. METHODS We included non- or mildly obese participants with suspected OSAS. They underwent a Bucco-Linguo-Facial Motor Skills assessment using the MBLF ("Motricité Bucco-Linguo-Faciale"), which includes an evaluation of 13 movements of the tongue. This was followed by a night-attended polysomnography. We compared patients with moderate-to-severe OSAS (apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) ≥ 15/h; n = 15) to patients without or with mild OSAS (AHI < 15/h; n = 24). RESULTS MBLF total and "tongue" sub-scores were lower in patients with moderate-to-severe OSAS: total z-score - 0.78 [- 1.31; 0.103] versus 0.20 [- 0.26; 0.31], p = 0.0011; "tongue" z-sub-score (- 0.63 [- 1.83; 0.41] versus 0.35 [0.26; 0.48], p = 0.014). There was a significant age-adjusted correlation between the "tongue" sub-score and AHI. The logistic regression model for the prediction of moderate-to-severe OSAS gave area under the curve ratio of 88.2% for MBLF score plus age. CONCLUSIONS Myofunctional activity of the tongue is impaired during wakefulness in non- or mildly obese patients with moderate-to-severe OSAS. This study supports the lingual myofunctional assessment using the MBLF in screening of moderate-to-severe OSAS. This simple tool could help clinicians to select patients with suspected moderate-to-severe OSAS for polysomnography.
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- Valérie Attali
- UMRS1158 Neurophysiologie Respiratoire Expérimentale et Clinique, Sorbonne Université, INSERM, 75005, Paris, France. .,Département R3S, Service des Pathologies du Sommeil, AP-HP, Sorbonne Université, Hôpital Pitié-Salpêtrière, 75013, Paris, France.
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- Département d'Orthophonie, Faculté de Médecine UFR 967, Sorbonne Université, 75013, Paris, France
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- UMRS1158 Neurophysiologie Respiratoire Expérimentale et Clinique, Sorbonne Université, INSERM, 75005, Paris, France.,Equipe de Statistique Appliquée, ESPCI Paris, PSL Research University, Paris, France
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- UMRS1158 Neurophysiologie Respiratoire Expérimentale et Clinique, Sorbonne Université, INSERM, 75005, Paris, France.,Département R3S, Hôpital Pitié-Salpêtrière, AP-HP, Sorbonne Université, 75013, Paris, France
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- Département R3S, Service des Pathologies du Sommeil, AP-HP, Sorbonne Université, Hôpital Pitié-Salpêtrière, 75013, Paris, France.,Institut du Cerveau, Paris Brain Institute-ICM, INSERM, CNRS, Sorbonne Université, 75013, Paris, France
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- UMRS1158 Neurophysiologie Respiratoire Expérimentale et Clinique, Sorbonne Université, INSERM, 75005, Paris, France.,Département d'Orthophonie, Faculté de Médecine UFR 967, Sorbonne Université, 75013, Paris, France.,Service d'Oto-Rhino-Laryngologie, Hôpital Pitié-Salpêtrière, AP-HP, Sorbonne Université, 75013, Paris, France
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Rodríguez-Alcalá L, Benjumea F, Casado-Morente JC, Baptista PM, O’Connor-Reina C, Plaza G. Evaluation of the Muscle Strength of the Tongue with the Tongue Digital Spoon (TDS) in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Life (Basel) 2022; 12:1841. [PMID: 36362996 PMCID: PMC9692766 DOI: 10.3390/life12111841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2022] [Revised: 11/06/2022] [Accepted: 11/07/2022] [Indexed: 09/15/2024] Open
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Myofunctional therapy (MT) is a recent treatment option for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The Iowa Oral Performance Instrument (IOPI) is a useful but expensive tool for measuring tongue strength in patients with OSA. We validated the Tongue Digital Spoon (TDS) to monitor tongue hypotonia in patients with OSA. Measurements with the IOPI and TDS were compared in patients with OSA before and after MT for tongue hypotonia. Baseline mean tongue strength measured with the IOPI in patients with moderate and severe OSA were 35.36 ± 9.05 and 33.83 ± 12.05, respectively, and that with the TDS were 168.55 ± 42.8 and 129.61 ± 53.7, respectively. After MT, mean tongue strength significantly improved: measured with the IOPI in patients with moderate and severe OSA were 53.85 ± 10.09 and 55.50 ± 9.64 (p = 0.8), and that with the TDS were 402.36 ± 52.92 and 380.28 ± 100.75 (p = 0.01), respectively. The correlation between the IOPI and TDS was high (r = 0.74; p = 0.01 pre-treatment, and r = 0.25; p = 0.05 post-treatment). The TDS is a useful tool for monitoring the efficacy of MT in patients with short-term OSA. Future randomized studies will determine the effectiveness of MT for the treatment of OSA.
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- Otorhinolaryngology Department, Hospital Quironsalud Marbella, 29603 Málaga, Spain
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- Otorhinolaryngology Department, Clínica Universidad de Navarra, 31007 Pamplona, Spain
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- Otorhinolaryngology Department, Hospital Universitario de Fuenlabrada, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, 28042 Madrid, Spain
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Poncin W, Correvon N, Tam J, Borel J, Berger M, Liistro G, Mwenge B, Heinzer R, Contal O. The effect of tongue elevation muscle training in patients with obstructive sleep apnea: A randomised controlled trial. J Oral Rehabil 2022; 49:1049-1059. [PMID: 36081312 PMCID: PMC9826101 DOI: 10.1111/joor.13369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2022] [Revised: 08/23/2022] [Accepted: 09/05/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Oropharyngeal myofunctional therapy is a multi-component therapy effective to reduce the severity of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). However, existing protocols are difficult to replicate in the clinical setting. There is a need to isolate the specific effectiveness of each component of the therapy. OBJECTIVE To assess the effects of a 6 weeks tongue elevation training programme in patients with OSA. METHODS We conducted a multicentre randomised controlled trial. Eligible participants were adults diagnosed with moderate OSA who presented low adherence to continuous positive airway pressure therapy (mean use <4 h per night). The intervention group completed a 6 weeks tongue elevation training protocol that consisted in anterior tongue elevation strength and endurance tasks with the Iowa Oral Performance Instrument. The control group completed a 6 weeks sham training protocol that involved expiratory muscle training at very low intensity. Polygraphy data, tongue force and endurance, and OSA symptoms were evaluated pre- and post-intervention. The primary outcome was apneoa-hypopnea index (AHI). RESULTS Twenty-seven patients (55 ± 11 years) were recruited. According to modified intention-to-treat analysis (n = 25), changes in AHI and c did not significantly differ between groups. Daytime sleepiness (Epworth Sleepiness Scale) and tongue endurance significantly improved in the intervention group compared to the control group (p = .015 and .022, respectively). In the intervention group, 75% of participants had a decrease in daytime sleepiness that exceeded the minimal clinically important difference. CONCLUSION Six weeks of tongue elevation muscle training had no effect on OSA severity.
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- William Poncin
- School of Health Sciences (HESAV)HES‐SO University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western SwitzerlandLausanneSwitzerland,Institute of Experimental and Clinical Research (IREC), pôle de Pneumologie, ORL et DermatologieUniversité Catholique de LouvainBrusselsBelgium,Service de Pneumologie, Cliniques universitaires Saint‐LucBrusselsBelgium
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- School of Health Sciences (HESAV)HES‐SO University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western SwitzerlandLausanneSwitzerland
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- HES‐SO University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western SwitzerlandLausanneSwitzerland,Service de Physiothérapie cardio‐respiratoire, département de chirurgie, cœur‐vaisseau et centre interdisciplinaireCentre Hospitalier Universitaire VaudoisLausanneSwitzerland
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- Center for Investigation and Research in SleepCentre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois and Université de LausanneLausanneSwitzerland
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- Service de Pneumologie, Cliniques universitaires Saint‐LucBrusselsBelgium
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- Service de Pneumologie, Cliniques universitaires Saint‐LucBrusselsBelgium
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- Center for Investigation and Research in SleepCentre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois and Université de LausanneLausanneSwitzerland
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- School of Health Sciences (HESAV)HES‐SO University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western SwitzerlandLausanneSwitzerland
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Quantitative Measurement of Swallowing Performance Using Iowa Oral Performance Instrument: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Biomedicines 2022; 10:biomedicines10092319. [PMID: 36140420 PMCID: PMC9496474 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines10092319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2022] [Revised: 09/09/2022] [Accepted: 09/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Swallowing is a complex but stereotyped motor activity aimed at serving two vital purposes: alimentary function and the protection of upper airways. Therefore, any impairment of the swallowing act can represent a significant clinical and personal problem that needs an accurate diagnosis by means of reliable and non-invasive techniques. Thus, a systematic review and meta-analysis was performed to investigate the reliability of the Iowa Oral Pressure Instrument (IOPI) in distinguishing healthy controls (HC) from patients affected by swallowing disorders or pathologies and conditions that imply dysphagia. A comprehensive search was conducted following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines and using PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Cochrane, and Lilacs databases. Overall, 271 articles were identified and, after a three-step screening, 33 case-control and interventional studies reporting IOPI measurements were included. The methodological quality of the retrieved studies resulted in being at a low risk of bias. The meta-analysis on case-control studies showed that maximum tongue pressure (MIP) values were always higher in HC than in patients, with an overall effect of the MIP difference of 18.2 KPa (17.7–18.7 KPa CI). This result was also confirmed when the sample was split into adults and children, although the MIP difference between HC and patients was greater in children than in adults (21.0 vs. 15.4 KPa in the MIP mean difference overall effect, respectively). Tongue endurance (TE) showed conflicting results among studies, with an overall effect among studies near zero (0.7 s, 0.2–1.1 s CI) and a slight tendency toward higher TE values in HC than in patients. Among the intervention studies, MIP values were higher after treatment than before, with a better outcome after the experimental tongue training exercise than traditional treatments (the MIP mean difference overall effect was 10.8 and 2.3 KPa, respectively). In conclusion, MIP values can be considered as a reliable measure of swallowing function in adults and in children, with a more marked MIP difference between HC and patients for the children population. MIP measures in patients are also able to detect the best outcome on the tongue function after the training exercise compared to traditional training.
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Drug Induced Sleep Endoscopy Versus Awake Endoscopy in Retrolingual Obstruction Assessment in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients: A Comparative Study. J Craniofac Surg 2021; 33:e499-e503. [PMID: 34930877 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000008421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2021] [Accepted: 11/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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ABSTRACT The aim of this study is to evaluate the correlation of retrolingual obstruction determined by drug induced sleep endoscopy (DISE) and awake endoscopy evaluation of Muller maneuver (MM) and lingual tonsil hypertrophy (LTH) in patients with obstructive sleep apnea.A prospective cohort of 100 patients with obstructive sleep apnea who underwent DISE was assessed. The inclusion criteria were age between 18 and 70 years, and apnea-hypopnea index higher than 5. Friedman staging, LTH and MM were determined by awake endoscopy, as other physical findings. The authors evaluated the correlation of retrolingual obstruction determined by DISE using velum oropharynx tongue, epiglottis (VOTE) and nose, oropharynx, hypopharynx, larynx (NOHL) classification.When retrolingual MM was assessed, significant changes between awake and DISE were observed (P = 0.000). Conversely, Friedman stage had no significant changes to DISE retrolingual findings (P = 0.868). Analyzing LTH and DISE retrolingual findings according to NOHL and VOTE, if a cutoff value was established at 50%, DISE findings differ from awake: NOHL (P < 0.001) and VOTE (P = 0.004). Nevertheless, if a restrictive cutoff at 75% was attached, DISE findings were similar to awake: NOHL (P = 0.124) and VOTE (P = 0.123).This study demonstrates that awake endoscopy determining LTH and Friedman stage is a mild predictor of collapse at retrolingual level, showing significant correlation to DISE only when severe retrolingual collapse is present. Our findings suggest that in-office awake endoscopy may have certain predictive value to select surgical patients.
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O’Connor-Reina C, Ignacio Garcia JM, Rodriguez Alcala L, Rodríguez Ruiz E, Garcia Iriarte MT, Casado Morente JC, Baptista P, Plaza G. Improving Adherence to Myofunctional Therapy in the Treatment of Sleep-Disordered Breathing. J Clin Med 2021; 10:5772. [PMID: 34945068 PMCID: PMC8707643 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10245772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2021] [Revised: 12/04/2021] [Accepted: 12/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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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 polysomnography before and after the 3 months of therapy. Participants were taught how to perform the exercises using the app at the start. Telemedicine allowed physicians to record adherence to and accuracy of the exercise performance. Fifty-four patients were enrolled; 35 (64.8%) were adherent and performed exercises for 15 min/day on five days/week. We found significant changes (p < 0.05) in the apnoea-hypopnoea index (AHI; 32.97 ± 1.8 to 21.9 ± 14.5 events/h); IOPI score (44.4 ± 11.08 to 49.66 ± 10.2); and minimum O2 saturation (80.91% ± 6.1% to 85.09% ± 5.3%). IOPI scores correlated significantly with AHI after the therapy (Pearson r = 0.4; p = 0.01). The 19 patients who did not adhere to the protocol showed no changes. MT based on telemedicine had good adherence, and its effect on AHI correlated with IOPI and improvement in tongue-tie.
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- Carlos O’Connor-Reina
- Otorhinolaryngology Department, Hospital Quironsalud Marbella, 29603 Marbella, Spain; (C.O.-R.); (L.R.A.); (J.C.C.M.)
- Otorhinolaryngology Department, Hospital Quironsalud Campo de Gibraltar, 11379 Palmones, Spain
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- Otorhinolaryngology Department, Hospital Quironsalud Marbella, 29603 Marbella, Spain; (C.O.-R.); (L.R.A.); (J.C.C.M.)
- Otorhinolaryngology Department, Hospital Quironsalud Campo de Gibraltar, 11379 Palmones, Spain
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- Pulmonology Department, Hospital Quironsalud Marbella, 29603 Marbella, Spain; (J.M.I.G.); (E.R.R.)
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- Otorhinolaryngology Department, Hospital Quironsalud Marbella, 29603 Marbella, Spain; (C.O.-R.); (L.R.A.); (J.C.C.M.)
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- Otorhinolaryngology Department, Clínica Universitaria de Navarra, 31008 Pamplona, Spain;
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- Otorhinolaryngology Department, Hospital Universitario de Fuenlabrada, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, 28942 Madrid, Spain
- Otorhinolaryngology Department, Hospital Sanitas la Zarzuela, 28942 Madrid, Spain
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Rodríguez-Alcalá L, Martínez JML, Baptista P, Ríos Fernández R, Javier Gómez F, Parejo Santaella J, Plaza G. Sensorimotor tongue evaluation and rehabilitation in patients with sleep-disordered breathing: a novel approach. J Oral Rehabil 2021; 48:1363-1372. [PMID: 34409644 DOI: 10.1111/joor.13247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2020] [Revised: 07/21/2021] [Accepted: 08/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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STUDY OBJECTIVES To evaluate tone, apraxia and stereognosis dysfunctions in patients with SDB compared with healthy controls, and to monitor the effectiveness of Airway Gym® as an easy-to-use myofunctional therapy (MT) modality in terms of the tongue's motor and sensory responses, comparing results before and after therapy. METHODS This was a prospective, non-randomised pilot study of 25 patients with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnoea-hypopnoea syndrome (OSAHS), 25 patients with primary snoring (PS) and 20 healthy controls. Qualitative and quantitative instruments-Iowa Oral Performance Instrument (IOPI), lingual apraxia and stereognosis tests were used to assess tongue sensorimotor function. RESULTS 22 patients with PS, 21 with OSAHS and all 20 controls ended the therapy. In OSAHS, the Epworth Sleepiness Scale score decreased from 16 ± 7.3 to 12 ± 4.5 after therapy (p = 0.53). In PS and OSAHS groups, the IOPI scores increased significantly. These measures did not change significantly in the controls. Lingual apraxia testing showed that controls performed all the manoeuvres, whereas PS 5.6 ± 1.4 and OSAHS 4.5 ± 1.9 (p = 0.14). In the stereognosis test, the mean number of figures recognised was 2.6 ± 2.2 in OSAHS, 3.3±1.2 in PS and 5.7±0.9 in control group (p < 0.05). Patients with OSAHS recognised circles and ovals less often. CONCLUSION Using the Airway Gym® app produced improvements in sensorimotor tongue function in patients with SDB, due to continuous stimulation of the brain based on proprioceptive training required to localise responses when doing the exercises.
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- Laura Rodríguez-Alcalá
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology. Hospital, Universitario Clínico San Cecilio, Granada, Spain.,PhD Programme in Clinical Medicine and Public Health, University of Granada, Granada, Spain
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- Department Otolaryngology, Clinica Universitaria de Navarra, Pamplona, Spain
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- Autoinmune Disease Unit. Department of Medicine, Hospital Universitario San Cecilio, Granada, Spain
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology. Hospital Sanitas La Zarzuela & Hospital Universitario Fuenlabrada, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Madrid, Spain
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Borrmann PF, O'Connor-Reina C, Ignacio JM, Rodriguez Ruiz E, Rodriguez Alcala L, Dzembrovsky F, Baptista P, Garcia Iriarte MT, Casado Alba C, Plaza G. Muscular Assessment in Patients With Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome: Protocol for a Case-Control Study. JMIR Res Protoc 2021; 10:e30500. [PMID: 34115605 PMCID: PMC8380583 DOI: 10.2196/30500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2021] [Revised: 06/11/2021] [Accepted: 06/11/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Background Myofunctional therapy is currently a reasonable therapeutic option to treat obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS). This therapy is based on performing regular exercises of the upper airway muscles to increase their tone and prevent their collapse. Over the past decade, there has been an increasing number of publications in this area; however, to our knowledge, there are no studies focused on patients who can most benefit from this therapy. Objective This protocol describes a case-control clinical trial aimed at determining the muscular features of patients recently diagnosed with severe OSAHS compared with those of healthy controls. Methods Patients meeting set criteria will be sequentially enrolled up to a sample size of 40. Twenty patients who meet the inclusion criteria for controls will also be evaluated. Patients will be examined by a qualified phonoaudiologist who will take biometric measurements and administer the Expanded Protocol of Orofacial Myofunctional Evaluation with Scores (OMES), Friedman Staging System, Epworth Sleepiness Scale, and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index questionnaires. Measures of upper airway muscle tone will also be performed using the Iowa Oral Performance Instrument and tongue digital spoon devices. Evaluation will be recorded and reevaluated by a second specialist to determine concordance between observers. Results A total of 60 patients will be enrolled. Both the group with severe OSAHS (40 patients) and the control group (20 subjects) will be assessed for differences between upper airway muscle tone and OMES questionnaire responses. Conclusions This study will help to determine muscle patterns in patients with severe OSAHS and can be used to fill the gap currently present in the assessment of patients suitable to be treated with myofunctional therapy. Trial Registration ISRCTN Registry ISRCTN12596010; https://www.isrctn.com/ISRCTN12596010 International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID) PRR1-10.2196/30500
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- Paz Francisca Borrmann
- Phonoaudiology Section, Otorhinolaryngology Department, Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Otorhinolaryngology Department, Hospital Quironsalud Marbella, Marbella (Malaga), Spain.,Otorhinolaryngology Department, Hospital Quironsalud Campo de Gibraltar, Palmones, Cadiz, Spain
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- Pulmonology Department, Hospital Quironsalud Marbella, Malaga, Spain.,Pulmonology Department, Hospital Quironsalud Campo de Gibraltar, Palmones, Cadiz, Spain
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- Pulmonology Department, Hospital Quironsalud Marbella, Malaga, Spain.,Pulmonology Department, Hospital Quironsalud Campo de Gibraltar, Palmones, Cadiz, Spain
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- Otorhinolaryngology Department, Hospital Quironsalud Marbella, Marbella (Malaga), Spain.,Otorhinolaryngology Department, Hospital Quironsalud Campo de Gibraltar, Palmones, Cadiz, Spain
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- Phonoaudiology Section, Otorhinolaryngology Department, Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Otorhinolaryngology Department, Clinica Universitaria de Navarra, Pamplona, Spain
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- Otorhinolaryngology Department, Hospital Universitario Sanitas la Zarzuela, Madrid, Spain.,Otorhinolaryngology Department, Hospital Universitario Fuenlabrada, Madrid, Spain.,School of Medicine, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos I, Madrid, Spain
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The Role of Myofunctional Therapy in Treating Sleep-Disordered Breathing: A State-of-the-Art Review. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18147291. [PMID: 34299742 PMCID: PMC8306407 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18147291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2021] [Accepted: 07/05/2021] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Myofunctional therapy (MFT) may have a role in improving muscle tone and alleviating upper airway collapse in sleep-disordered breathing. The purposes of this state-of-the-art review are to first review systematically the current literature on the effectiveness of MFT in treating sleep-disordered breathing and then to provide an overview of the current understanding of patient selection, side effects, type and duration of exercises, guidance of exercise performance, evaluation of results, and how best to promote adherence. PubMed (Medline), the Cochrane Library, and the EMBASE, Scopus and SciELO databases were checked for relevant studies by three authors, and a total of 23 studies were included. This review focuses only on adults with sleep-disordered breathing. The available evidence shows a positive effect of MFT in reducing sleep apnoea, as measured using polysomnography and clinical variables (including snoring). There is no evidence of the utility of MFT for treating upper airway resistance syndrome, the duration of the effects of MFT, or regarding which MFT protocol is best. Despite these knowledge gaps, the available evidence suggests that MFT is a safe treatment modality.
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Baptista PM, Garaycochea O, O’Connor C, Plaza G. Tongue Surgery That Works in OSA. CURRENT OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY REPORTS 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s40136-021-00357-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Koka V, De Vito A, Roisman G, Petitjean M, Filograna Pignatelli GR, Padovani D, Randerath W. Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome: A Pathophysiological Perspective. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2021; 57:medicina57040323. [PMID: 33915707 PMCID: PMC8066493 DOI: 10.3390/medicina57040323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2021] [Revised: 03/22/2021] [Accepted: 03/23/2021] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) syndrome is a multi-factorial disorder. Recently identified pathophysiological contributing factors include airway collapsibility, poor pharyngeal muscle responsiveness, a low arousal threshold, and a high loop gain. Understanding the pathophysiology is of pivotal importance to select the most effective treatment option. It is well documented that conventional treatments (continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), upper airway surgery, and dental appliance) may not always be successful in the presence of non-anatomical traits, especially in mild to moderate OSA. Orofacial myofunctional therapy (OMT) consists of isotonic and isometric exercises targeted to oral and oropharyngeal structures, with the aim of increasing muscle tone, endurance, and coordinated movements of pharyngeal and peripharyngeal muscles. Recent studies have demonstrated the efficacy of OMT in reducing snoring, apnea-hypopnea index, and daytime sleepiness, and improving oxygen saturations and sleep quality. Myofunctional therapy helps to reposition the tongue, improve nasal breathing, and increase muscle tone in pediatric and adult OSA patients. Studies have shown that OMT prevents residual OSA in children after adenotonsillectomy and helps adherence in CPAP-treated OSA patients. Randomized multi-institutional studies will be necessary in the future to determine the effectiveness of OMT in a single or combined modality targeted approach in the treatment of OSA. In this narrative review, we present up-to-date literature data, focusing on the role of OSA pathophysiology concepts concerning pharyngeal anatomical collapsibility and muscle responsiveness, underlying the response to OMT in OSA patients.
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- Venkata Koka
- Department of Sleep Medicine, Hospital Antoine Beclere, 92140 Clamart, France; (G.R.); (M.P.)
- Correspondence: (V.K.); (A.D.V.)
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- Ear Nose Throat (ENT) Unit, Head & Neck Department, Santa Maria delle Croci Hospital, Romagna Health Service, 48121 Ravenna, Italy; (G.R.F.P.); (D.P.)
- Correspondence: (V.K.); (A.D.V.)
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- Department of Sleep Medicine, Hospital Antoine Beclere, 92140 Clamart, France; (G.R.); (M.P.)
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- Department of Sleep Medicine, Hospital Antoine Beclere, 92140 Clamart, France; (G.R.); (M.P.)
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- Ear Nose Throat (ENT) Unit, Head & Neck Department, Santa Maria delle Croci Hospital, Romagna Health Service, 48121 Ravenna, Italy; (G.R.F.P.); (D.P.)
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- Ear Nose Throat (ENT) Unit, Head & Neck Department, Santa Maria delle Croci Hospital, Romagna Health Service, 48121 Ravenna, Italy; (G.R.F.P.); (D.P.)
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- Clinic of Pneumology and Allergology, Center for Sleep Medicine and Respiratory Care, Institute for Pneumology at the University Witten/Herdecke, 42699 Solingen, Germany;
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McKeown P, O’Connor-Reina C, Plaza G. Breathing Re-Education and Phenotypes of Sleep Apnea: A Review. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10030471. [PMID: 33530621 PMCID: PMC7865730 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10030471] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2020] [Revised: 01/18/2021] [Accepted: 01/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Four phenotypes of obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) have been identified. Only one of these is anatomical. As such, anatomically based treatments for OSAHS may not fully resolve the condition. Equally, compliance and uptake of gold-standard treatments is inadequate. This has led to interest in novel therapies that provide the basis for personalized treatment protocols. This review examines each of the four phenotypes of OSAHS and explores how these could be targeted using breathing re-education from three dimensions of functional breathing: biochemical, biomechanical and resonant frequency. Breathing re-education and myofunctional therapy may be helpful for patients across all four phenotypes of OSAHS. More research is urgently needed to investigate the therapeutic benefits of restoring nasal breathing and functional breathing patterns across all three dimensions in order to provide a treatment approach that is tailored to the individual patient.
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- Patrick McKeown
- Buteyko Clinic International, Loughwell, Moycullen, Co., H91 H4C1 Galway, Ireland;
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- Otorhinolaryngology Department, Hospital Quironsalud Marbella, 29603 Marbella, Spain;
- Otorhinolaryngology Department, Hospital Quironsalud Campo de Gibraltar, 11379 Palmones, Spain
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- Otorhinolaryngology Department, Hospital Universitario de Fuenlabrada, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, 28042 Madrid, Spain
- Otorhinolaryngology Department, Hospital Sanitas la Zarzuela, 28023 Madrid, Spain
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Zaghi S, Shamtoob S, Peterson C, Christianson L, Valcu-Pinkerton S, Peeran Z, Fung B, Kwok-Keung Ng D, Jagomagi T, Archambault N, O'Connor B, Winslow K, Lano M, Murdock J, Morrissey L, Yoon A. Assessment of posterior tongue mobility using lingual-palatal suction: Progress towards a functional definition of ankyloglossia. J Oral Rehabil 2021; 48:692-700. [PMID: 33386612 PMCID: PMC8247966 DOI: 10.1111/joor.13144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2020] [Accepted: 12/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Background A functional definition of ankyloglossia has been based on assessment of tongue mobility using the tongue range of motion ratio (TRMR) with the tongue tip extended towards the incisive papilla (TIP). Whereas this measurement has been helpful in assessing for variations in the mobility of the anterior one‐third of the tongue (tongue tip and apex), it may be insufficient to adequately assess the mobility of the posterior two‐thirds body of the tongue. A commonly used modification is to assess TRMR while the tongue is held in suction against the roof of the mouth in lingual‐palatal suction (LPS). Objective This study aims to explore the utility and normative values of TRMR‐LPS as an adjunct to functional assessment of tongue mobility using TRMR‐TIP. Study Design Cross‐sectional cohort study of 611 subjects (ages: 3‐83 years) from the general population. Methods Measurements of tongue mobility using TRMR were performed with TIP and LPS functional movements. Objective TRMR measurements were compared with subjective self‐assessment of resting tongue position, ease or difficulty elevating the tongue tip to the palate, and ease or difficulty elevating the tongue body to the palate. Results There was a statistically significant association between the objective measures of TRMR‐TIP and TRMR‐LPS and subjective reports of tongue mobility. LPS measurements were much more highly correlated with differences in elevating the posterior body of the tongue as compared to TIP measurements (R2 0.31 vs 0.05, P < .0001). Conclusions This study validates the TRMR‐LPS as a useful functional metric for assessment of posterior tongue mobility.
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- The Breathe Institute, Los Angeles, CA, USA.,Happy Kids Dental Planet, Agoura Hills, CA, USA
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- Institute of Dentistry and Unimed United Clinics, University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia
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- South County Pediatric Speech, Mission Viejo, CA, USA
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- Division of Growth and Development, Section of Pediatric Dentistry, UCLA School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Kuo YH, Liu TJ, Chiu FH, Chang Y, Lin CM, Jacobowitz O, Hsu YS. Novel Intraoral Negative Airway Pressure in Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy with Target-Controlled Infusion. Nat Sci Sleep 2021; 13:2087-2099. [PMID: 34853543 PMCID: PMC8627897 DOI: 10.2147/nss.s327770] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2021] [Accepted: 10/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND In intermittent negative airway pressure (iNAP) therapy, soft tissues are reshaped into a forward-resting position, thus reducing airway obstruction during sleep. This study investigated the effect of iNAP therapy that was administered during drug-induced sleep endoscopy with target-controlled infusion (TCI-DISE) in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) intolerant of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy. METHODS This prospective case series study included 92 patients with polysomnography (PSG)-confirmed OSA who underwent TCI-DISE with iNAP from January 2018 to February 2020 at a tertiary referral hospital. Upper airway obstruction was evaluated and scored using the velum, oropharynx, tongue base, and epiglottis (VOTE) classification. Obstruction severity was assessed multiple times with the patient in the supine position with or without lateral rotation of the head and the application of iNAP therapy, respectively. RESULTS After the application of iNAP therapy in the supine position, obstruction severity decreased significantly: from complete or partial obstruction to partial or no obstruction in 37, 12, and 36 patients (40.2%, 13%, and 39%, respectively) with velar obstruction, oropharyngeal, and tongue base obstruction, respectively. After simultaneously applying iNAP therapy with head rotation, obstruction severity decreased in 47, 43, and 19 patients (51%, 47%, and 21%, respectively) with velar, tongue base, and epiglottic obstruction, respectively. CONCLUSION In TCI-DISE, we found that iNAP therapy relieved velar, oropharyngeal, and tongue base obstruction in the supine position in some patients. Moreover, iNAP therapy can be combined with positional therapy to alleviate velar, tongue base, and epiglottic obstruction in some patients. TCI-DISE can also be used to screen the possible responders for iNAP therapy because it is less time consuming than PSG.
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- Yu-Hsuan Kuo
- Department of Otolaryngology, Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, MacKay Memorial Hospital, Taipei Branch, Taipei, Taiwan.,School of Biomedical Engineering, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Tri-Service General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.,School of Medicine, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital, Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Division of Chest Medicine, Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.,Department of Chemistry, Fu-Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City, Taiwan.,Graduate Institute of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Science, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.,School of Medicine, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City, Taiwan
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Suzuki M, Okamoto T, Akagi Y, Matsui K, Sekiguchi H, Satoya N, Inoue Y, Tatsuta A, Hagiwara N. Efficacy of oral myofunctional therapy in middle-aged to elderly patients with obstructive sleep apnoea treated with continuous positive airway pressure. J Oral Rehabil 2020; 48:176-182. [PMID: 33080062 DOI: 10.1111/joor.13119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2020] [Revised: 09/03/2020] [Accepted: 10/08/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Oral myofunctional therapy (MFT) is an effective treatment for mild-to-moderate obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) in middle-aged patients. However, few reports have described its use in elderly patients with moderate and severe OSA. Moreover, no studies have examined the relationship between changes in tongue pressure with MFT and the severity of OSA. OBJECTIVE We conducted an interventional study using MFT to evaluate the effect of MFT on middle-to-senior-aged patients with moderate or severe OSA and compared changes in apnoea-hypopnea index (AHI) and tongue pressure. METHODS Thirty-two OSA patients (≥45 years) treated with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) were included. MFT was performed in parallel with CPAP. Three days after CPAP discontinuation, polysomnographies were performed and tongue pressures were measured before and after MFT. RESULTS Patients were 69.3 ± 1.5 years old. After 6 months of MFT, AHI decreased significantly from 34.7 to 29.0/h (P = .03), while tongue pressure significantly increased from 35.9 to 45.6 kPa (P < .01). Seven patients (22%), including 6 of the 12 patients with moderate OSA (50%), experienced successful CPAP discontinuation. CONCLUSIONS MFT can be a useful intervention even among middle-aged to elderly patients with OSA. Increased tongue pressure may have contributed to the AHI improvement. Clinical trials: Trial registration at www.umin.ac.jp UMIN000027547.
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- Mayumi Suzuki
- Division of Comprehensive Sleep Medicine, Tokyo Women's Medical University, Tokyo, Japan.,Department of Cardiology, Tokyo Women's Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Tokyo Women's Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Tokyo Women's Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Comprehensive Sleep Medicine, Tokyo Women's Medical University, Tokyo, Japan.,Department of Psychiatry, Tokyo Women's Medical University, Tokyo, Japan.,Department of Clinical Laboratory, National Institute of Mental Health, National Center of Neurology & Psychiatry, Tokyo, Japan.,Department of Sleep-Wake Disorders, National Institute of Mental Health, National Center of Neurology & Psychiatry, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Comprehensive Sleep Medicine, Tokyo Women's Medical University, Tokyo, Japan.,Department of Cardiology, Tokyo Women's Medical University, Tokyo, Japan.,Clinical Research Institute, National Hospital Organization Kyoto Medical Center, Fukakusa, Japan.,Clinical Research Institute, National Hospital Organization Yokohama Medical Center, Yokohama, Japan
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- Division of Comprehensive Sleep Medicine, Tokyo Women's Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Comprehensive Sleep Medicine, Tokyo Women's Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Comprehensive Sleep Medicine, Tokyo Women's Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Tokyo Women's Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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Nakamori M, Imamura E, Fukuta M, Tachiyama K, Kamimura T, Hayashi Y, Matsushima H, Ogawa K, Nishino M, Hirata A, Mizoue T, Wakabayashi S. Tongue thickness measured by ultrasonography is associated with tongue pressure in the Japanese elderly. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0230224. [PMID: 32764766 PMCID: PMC7413413 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0230224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2020] [Accepted: 07/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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The term "oral frailty" reflects the fact that oral health is associated with physical frailty and mortality. The gold standard methods for evaluating the swallowing function have several problems, including the need for specialized equipment, the risk of radiation exposure and aspiration, and general physicians not possessing the requisite training to perform the examination. Hence, several simple and non-invasive techniques have been developed for evaluating swallowing function, such as those for measuring tongue pressure and tongue thickness. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between tongue thickness ultrasonography and tongue pressure in the Japanese elderly. We evaluated 254 elderly patients, who underwent tongue ultrasonography and tongue pressure measurement. To determine tongue thickness, we measured the vertical distance from the surface of the mylohyoid muscle to the tongue dorsum using ultrasonography. The results of the analyses revealed that tongue thickness was linearly associated with tongue pressure in both sexes. In male participants, dyslipidemia, lower leg circumference, and tongue pressure were independently and significantly associated with tongue thickness. In female participants, body mass index and tongue pressure were independently and significantly associated with tongue thickness. The optimal cutoff for tongue thickness to predict the tongue pressure of < 20 kPa was 41.3 mm in males, and 39.3 mm in females. In the Japanese elderly, tongue thickness using ultrasonography is associated with tongue pressure. Tongue thickness and tongue pressure, which are sensitive markers for oral frailty, decrease with age. We conclude that tongue ultrasonography provides a less invasive technique for determining tongue thickness and predicts oral frailty for elderly patients.
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- Masahiro Nakamori
- Department of Neurology, Suiseikai Kajikawa Hospital, Hiroshima, Japan
- Department of Clinical Neuroscience and Therapeutics, Hiroshima University Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Neurology, Suiseikai Kajikawa Hospital, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Suiseikai Kajikawa Hospital, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Neurology, Suiseikai Kajikawa Hospital, Hiroshima, Japan
- Department of Clinical Neuroscience and Therapeutics, Hiroshima University Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Neurology, Suiseikai Kajikawa Hospital, Hiroshima, Japan
- Department of Clinical Neuroscience and Therapeutics, Hiroshima University Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Neurology, Suiseikai Kajikawa Hospital, Hiroshima, Japan
- Department of Clinical Neuroscience and Therapeutics, Hiroshima University Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Neurology, Suiseikai Kajikawa Hospital, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Suiseikai Kajikawa Hospital, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Suiseikai Kajikawa Hospital, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Suiseikai Kajikawa Hospital, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Suiseikai Kajikawa Hospital, Hiroshima, Japan
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O’Connor Reina C, Plaza G, Ignacio-Garcia JM, Baptista Jardin P, Garcia-Iriarte MT, Casado-Morente JC, De Vicente Gonzalez E, Rodriguez-Reina A. New mHealth application software based on myofunctional therapy applied to sleep-disordered breathing in non-compliant subjects. SLEEP SCIENCE AND PRACTICE 2020. [DOI: 10.1186/s41606-019-0040-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background
Myofunctional therapy (MT) is a therapeutic option with demonstrated efficacy for treating sleep-disordered breathing. We assessed the clinical application of a newly developed m-Health App, which aimed to allow patients with OSAHS (obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome) to perform oropharyngeal exercises only by interacting with their smartphone without no other devices.
Methods
We offered to treat the OSAHS of 20 patients with the App for 90 sessions. Inclusion criteria were adult patients diagnosed with OSAHS who rejected, or could not tolerate or afford treatment for their OSAHS with other modalities. The App was used by 15 patients, while 5 were noncompliant and then were used as a control group. Polygraphy was performed at the beginning of the study, and after 90 sessions in the App group or after 3 months in the control group. Data for adherence to treatment, sex, body mass index (BMI), age, O2MIN (oxygen minimal saturation) and apnea–hypopnea index (AHI) were collected for both groups.
Results
15 (75%) patients showed adherence to the treatment as measured as performing the exercises daily 5 days a week. In patients who performed the exercises, AHI decreased from 25.78 ± 12.6 to 14.1 ± 7,7 (p = 0.002), Epworth changed from 18,2 ± 1,98 to 14,2 ± 7,7(p = 0,002) and (O2MIN) changed from 84,87 ± 7.02 to 89,27 ± 3,77 (p = 0.0189). In the control group, there was no significant change.
Conclusions
To our knowledge, this is the first study reported where a mHealth App based on MT could be by itself a therapeutic option in selected patients with OSAHS.
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