Myofunctional Therapy in Adults and Children With Obstructive Sleep Apnea: An Overview and Re‐Analysis of Systematic Reviews
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Key Points
Myofunctional therapy significantly reduces the severity of obstructive sleep apnea and daytime sleepiness.
Analysis of nine systematic reviews and 21 primary studies indicates improvements in sleep quality and oxygen saturation.
Despite these findings, the overall methodological quality of the reviewed studies is deemed critically low, indicating caution.
Overall, more extensive research is essential, particularly concerning the effectiveness of myofunctional therapy in children.
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Implication
This overview analyzes systematic reviews to reveal myofunctional therapy's effects on sleep apnea outcomes, suggesting potential benefits for patients.