The Therapeutic Role of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy in Childhood Residual Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

IF 2.7 3区医学 Q1 PEDIATRICS

Pediatric Pulmonology Pub Date : 2025-02-01 DOI:10.1002/ppul.70993

Maoyu Ye, Shasha Huang, Fang Wang, Wei Li, Guolin Tan, Tiansheng Wang

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Abstract

Background: Residual obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is common in childhood OSA even after upper airway obstruction removal by adenotonsillectomy. Orofacial myofunctional therapy (OMT) is becoming a popular treatment in stomatology but lacks adequate evidence of effectiveness in childhood OSA. Our study attempts to evaluate the effect of OMT on childhood OSA by subjective and objective methods.

Methods: Thirty-seven children diagnosed with postoperative residual OSA (obstructive sleep apnea) were enrolled in the study and divided into a treated group (n = 21) and a untreated group (n = 16). They were followed up at 0, 1, and 3 months. The degree of mouth opening, modified OSA-18 questionnaire responses, polysomnography (PSG) findings, and scores of the orofacial myofunctional evaluation with scores (OMES) were recorded pre- and post-therapy.

Results: Compared with pre-OMT or untreated children, the degree of mouth opening during sleep and the OSA-18 total score were significantly decreased after OMT in children with Residual OSA. Furthermore, OMT significantly decreased the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI), the longest duration of apnea and hypopnea, and the proportion of wakefulness and increased the duration of deep sleep. Moreover, the total score of OMES score and the scores of appearance and posture, mobility and functions were significantly increased after OMT.

Conclusion: OMT improves the qualities of life and sleep by repairing orofacial myofunctions in residual OSA children. OMT could be an adjuvant treatment for childhood OSA.

Trial registration: The trial was registered with the Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (http://www.chictr.org.cn.).

Registration number: ChiCTR2300072252 (07/06/2023).

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Pediatric Pulmonology 医学-呼吸系统

CiteScore

6.00

自引率

12.90%

发文量

468

审稿时长

3-8 weeks

期刊介绍： Pediatric Pulmonology (PPUL) is the foremost global journal studying the respiratory system in disease and in health as it develops from intrauterine life though adolescence to adulthood. Combining explicit and informative analysis of clinical as well as basic scientific research, PPUL provides a look at the many facets of respiratory system disorders in infants and children, ranging from pathological anatomy, developmental issues, and pathophysiology to infectious disease, asthma, cystic fibrosis, and airborne toxins. Focused attention is given to the reporting of diagnostic and therapeutic methods for neonates, preschool children, and adolescents, the enduring effects of childhood respiratory diseases, and newly described infectious diseases. PPUL concentrates on subject matters of crucial interest to specialists preparing for the Pediatric Subspecialty Examinations in the United States and other countries. With its attentive coverage and extensive clinical data, this journal is a principle source for pediatricians in practice and in training and a must have for all pediatric pulmonologists.