The AAO Journal, 2021/03, 31(1):7-12. doi: 10.53702/2375-5717-31.1.7, type of study: ,cs,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

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Keywords:

breathing disorders [2]
sleep disorder [25]
osteopathic manipulative treatment [3945]
OMT [3924]
case series [63]

Abstract:

Sleep related breathing disorders (SRBD) are a homogenous group of disorders which involve sleep disruption resulting from altered breathing dynamics. These sleep disruptions impair recovery from illness and injury, as well as maintenance of cognitive function. This paper reviews the relevant anatomy contributing to SRBD and outlines an osteopathic treatment protocol with the goals of improving both the respiratory flow dynamics and sleep impediments of the disease.