Effect of Oropharyngeal Exercise on Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Journal Title: International Journal of Allied Medical Sciences and Clinical Research - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 4
Abstract
Background Obstructive Sleep apnea is increasing health problem seen in developed as well as developing countries. CPAP is a gold standard treatment protocol used in all over the countries. Because of its cost effectiveness and device related discomfort it is necessary to find alternative treatment regimen. Oropharyngeal exercises are the treatment which involves the correct use of the physiological structures and functions by means of functional exercises and muscular exercises with the aim of increasing the tonus and mobility of oral structures in upper airway obstruction. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the effect of Oropharyngeal exercises as a simple method for treatment of patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. Objectives To study the effect of Oropharyngeal exercises on obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. Subjects and methods 50 diagnosed patients with OSAS were subjected thorough calculation of PSQI index and STOP-BANG sleep apnea questioner. PEFR values and SpO2% were noted. Informed consent was taken. 3 month supervised exercise programme was given with 5 days/week, twice daily. Pre & post outcomes were noted. Results There was significant decrease in severity of apnea on STOP-BANG sleep apnea questionnaire, after Oropharyngeal exercises (p<0.0001). Also there were significant increase in oxygen saturation and PEFR values after Oropharyngeal exercises (p<0.0001 and p<0.0044). Conclusion It is concluded that Oropharyngeal exercise can achieve improvement in Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Nilesh Andhare (PT)
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