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Eliminate mouth breathing and open-mouth posture; Improve nasal breathing patterns; Reinforce and establish a resting posture of the tongue away from the teeth, against the hard palate; Establish appropriate oral, lingual, and facial muscle patterns that promote correct gestures for chewing and eating
Catathrenia or nocturnal groaning is a sleep-related breathing disorder, consisting of end-inspiratory apnea (breath holding) and expiratory groaning during sleep.It describes a rare condition characterized by monotonous, irregular groans while sleeping. [1]
Symptoms commonly include nausea, vomiting, cold sweat, headache, dizziness, tiredness, loss of appetite, and increased salivation. [ 2 ] [ 5 ] Occasionally, tiredness can last for hours to days after an episode of motion sickness, known as "sopite syndrome". [ 2 ]
Sleep apnea is a serious medical condition that causes interruptions in your sleep leading to a wide range of symptoms. Learn more about the condition and how to get diagnosed.
Xerostomia is the subjective sensation of dry mouth, which is often (but not always) associated with hypofunction of the salivary glands. [3] The term is derived from the Greek words ξηρός (xeros) meaning "dry" and στόμα (stoma) meaning "mouth". [4] [5] A drug or substance that increases the rate of salivary flow is termed a sialogogue.
Bruxism is a common behavior; the global prevalence of bruxism (both sleep and awake) is 22.22%. [2] Several symptoms are commonly associated with bruxism, including aching jaw muscles, headaches, hypersensitive teeth, tooth wear, and damage to dental restorations (e.g. crowns and fillings). [3]
It’s difficult to notice the symptoms of sleep apnea at night. If you sleep with a partner, ask them to look out for signs of sleep apnea, like snoring, snorting, and pauses in your breathing.
Nausea is a diffuse sensation of unease and discomfort, sometimes perceived as an urge to vomit. [1] It can be a debilitating symptom if prolonged and has been described as placing discomfort on the chest, abdomen, or back of the throat. [2] Over 30 definitions of nausea were proposed in a 2011 book on the topic. [3]