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Breathing and Phenotypes of Sleep Apnea Keynote

Adult Airway and Sleep Disorders

Presented by: Patrick McKeown, MA

Original Presentation Date: September 15, 2022

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Course Description:

In this session, delve into the diverse facets of Obstructive Sleep Apnea-Hypopnea Syndrome (OSAHS) by exploring the four distinct phenotypes. Discover the potential for targeted interventions through breathing re-education rooted in the three dimensions of functional breathing: biochemical, biomechanical, and resonant frequency. Understand how breathing re-education and Myofunctional therapy can benefit patients across all OSAHS phenotypes. Engage in scientific breathing exercises, gain insights into the impact of breathing patterns on sleep apnea phenotypes, and learn to screen for breathing pattern disorders among your client population.

Learning Objectives:

  • Elucidate the correlation between diverse breathing patterns and the four distinct phenotypes of Obstructive Sleep Apnea-Hypopnea Syndrome.
  • Identify how different patterns contribute to specific OSAHS manifestations.
  • Engage in practical application by practicing simple, scientifically-based breathing exercises tailored to enhance sleep quality.
  • Utilize screening techniques and tools to identify potential breathing pattern irregularities, enabling early detection and intervention for improved patient outcomes related to OSAHS.

Speaker Bio:

Patrick McKeown was educated at Trinity College Dublin, completing his clinical training ‎in Russia. For the last 20 years, he has taught functional breathing to help children and ‎adults with insomnia, snoring, and sleep apnea. Patrick’s article, "Breathing Re-Education ‎and Phenotypes of Sleep Apnea: A Review," co-authored with Drs. Carlos O'Connor-‎Reina and Guillermo Plaza was published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine. The ‎Breathing Cure (2021), Patrick's newest book, is a deep dive into the science of ‎breathing. It explores functional breathing for various health conditions and ‎breathing exercises suitable for adults, children, and teens.