Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the treatment of choice for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). However, Fewer than 50% of patients tolerate (CPAP).
Mouth-breathing while wearing CPAP is one reason for poor adherence. In a study of 51 patients with sleep apnea, 30 patients breathed through their mouths for at least 70% of total sleep time.
The study found that most nasal breathers (71%) used their CPAP for at least 4 hours per day at one year follow up. This is in contrast to only 30% of mouth breathing patients using their CPAP at one year follow up.
MyoTape provides a simple and safe solution to restore nasal breathing and ensure optimal CPAP function throughout the night. By using MyoTape, you will experience fewer awakenings and wake up feeling refreshed, allowing you to manage your sleep apnea symptoms and enjoy a better quality of life.
Bachour A, Maasilta P. Mouth breathing compromises adherence to nasal continuous positive airway pressure therapy. Chest. 2004 Oct;126(4):1248-54. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15486389/
