Tongue Exercises for Sleep Apnea 

Great question! This exercise is backed by scientific research and was published through the Sleep Foundation as Tongue Exercise #2: Tongue Stretch. The article was recently updated though, so stay tuned as we try more exercises to help stop snoring and improve OSA. Link to Article: www.sleepfoundation.org/snoring/mouth-exercises-to-stop-snoring

@@aeroflowsleep Why do you think it also strengthens the soft palate?

There are “sleep apnea” studies where they monitor people’s sleep. I did one actually. You go to a hospital and they monitor you for days; you have to sleep there.

Because I told her it does. You're welcome!

Has not been published in a peer reviewed journal @@aeroflowsleep

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Did it help ?

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How often do you do it?

@@joanneheng4475hope all it well, you do it once everyday for 6 weeks you can start seeing results

Sounds like you may have a tongue tie. If you don’t know what that is, it’s skin attacked to the underside of your tongue that connects to the bottom part of your mouth. You can see it clearly if you have one by auctioning your tongue to the roof of your mouth. If you can’t do that, then I’d recommend getting evaluated by an ENT doctor. They can release the tie and free your tongue. It can help with a lot of stuff if you have one and get it revised, if it’s really short or tight.

Same, and I have had the Frenectomy procedure. I admire those with amazing tongues.

Definitely sounds like your sister could benefit from this exercise, but we strongly recommend seeking that consultation with her doctor about a CPAP as well, especially since she's a victim of stroke! This exercise is not a substitute for PAP therapy, because the latter is still the gold standard of treatment.

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Good luck fellas!

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Losing weight is a great start, but it won't necessarily correct your symptoms of sleep apnea. If you already suspect you have OSA, please talk to your doctor about having a sleep study done. This will tell them exactly how severe your symptoms really are and if you need to seek additional treatment options beyond lifestyle changes; like PAP therapy.

@@aeroflowsleep Thank you so much for the information. I will definitely consider getting a sleep study done, to avoid further health issues

​@@aeroflowsleep does people with grade 2 sleep apnea have to sleep with that machine? My dot says I have sleep apnea but from what my girlfriend has told me, I dont snore at all when I'm sleeping. I dont fall asleep everywhere or even driving. How can I have sleep apnea if I'm not showing signs?

@@solidsnake8331 Snoring is just one possible symptom of sleep apnea. You don't have to snore to have it. There may be other signs present that are less common but are known to your doctor; such as headaches, mood swings, even insomnia. If they recommend a machine, we recommend a machine.

@@aeroflowsleep but I'm not showing any of those signs? This has me worried because I'm not showing anything

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Yes, we do! Researchers have found that doing repetitive oropharyngeal exercises while you're awake can help keep the tissue from becoming excessively floppy and vibrating during sleep. Several studies have shown that toning these muscles has been shown to help reduce snoring and milder forms of obstructive sleep apnea, but this one was looked at specifically: Guimarães, K. C., Drager, L. F., Genta, P. R., Marcondes, B. F., & Lorenzi-Filho, G. (2009). Effects of oropharyngeal exercises on patients with moderate obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine, 179(10), 962-966. www.atsjournals.org/doi/10.1164/rccm.200806-981OC

I'm definitely doing this between conversations with people. 🙃

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Vulgarity aside, yes! Tongue exercises certainly aren't conventional, so any way you can extend your tongue over a prolonged period of time and at multiple angles would help with OSA. Just be sure that if you do have sleep apnea, you don't substitute a more fun activity for PAP therapy, because the latter is still the gold standard of treatment.

@@aeroflowsleeplmao mad respect for genuinely answering OP’s question. Definitely going to be trying this exercise, hopefully it helps 🙏

Great exercise idea and I bet she sleeps better too!

Thanks for making me laugh, I couldn't stop laughing doing it

just been doin the exercise... it feels like my voice is different 😂

​@@Yewerd It sounds like your condition is focused on the breathing pattern itself and not sleep apnea, so this exercise may not be right for you. What this exercise does is improve OSA (or obstructive sleep apnea,) toning the various facial muscles that may cause an obstruction. Furthermore, the Buteyko Method (or mouth taping) is not something we recommend for sleep apnea patients; here's our blog to learn more... shop.aeroflowsleep.com/blog/is-mouth-taping-healthy-for-cpap-users-what-three-sleep-experts-believe Always consult with your doctor about which exercises make the most sense for your specific needs.

@@aeroflowsleep could you explain a little more about the ‘breathing pattern itself?’ thanks for your reply!

Being a side sleeper may be best for OSA, but it definitely doesn't get rid of the possibility that you have sleep apnea. Your obstruction may be caused by enlarged tonsils or adenoids or a stop-gap between your tongue and the soft palate of your mouth. You could also have CSA instead; this type of sleep apnea occurs not from an obstruction but from your brain signals failing to keep the throat muscles open while you sleep. Ask your doctor is you should be tested for sleep apnea!

​@@aeroflowsleep definitely works for mild OSA..

Thank you for your kind words! We hope this method works well for you and your sleep apnea. :)

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That's a great question! Yes, you can definitely have sleep apnea if you sleep on your stomach. In fact, you can have sleep apnea regardless of your sleeping position, but back and stomach sleepers may have it worse. That's because gravity pushes your throat muscles down when you sleep on your back or stomach, making the cause of collapse and obstruction more likely. Always try to sleep on your side if you have OSA!

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