Myofunctional Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Myofunctional Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea udemy course

Oropharyngeal Exercises to Help with Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Proper airway screening is crucial in the diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea.  With 22 million Americans suffering from Obstructive Sleep Apnea(OSA), it is imperative to be able to identify these disorders at an early stage in order to help prevent cascading health effects. Getting to the root of the cause when it comes to treatment is imperative, and being able to know about the various treatment modalities that are available is essential for the well being of our patients.  Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Be knowledgeable about Obstructive Sleep Apnea

• Gain knowledge on the cycle of OSA

• Learn about the health consequences related to OSA

• Gain knowledge on the various risk groups pertaining to OSA

• Understand why it's common amongst our population

• Learn about the economic impacts of OSA

• Understand how a diagnosis is made

• Learn how to do an airway screening

• Learn about the different treatment modalities

• Learn how to perform oropharyngeal exercises to help with snoring and OSA