Sleep apnea treatment may also help your mouth and swallowing
NCT ID NCT05977296
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether using a CPAP machine (a device that helps you breathe during sleep) can also improve oral frailty (weakness in the mouth) and dysphagia (trouble swallowing) in people with obstructive sleep apnea. Researchers followed 450 adults aged 50 and older for six months, measuring things like bite strength, chewing ability, tongue movement, and swallowing safety. The goal was to see if treating sleep apnea with CPAP has added benefits for oral health.
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National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University
Tainan, Taiwan, 704, Taiwan
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