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The book explores myofunctional therapy and its role in addressing oropharyngeal functional disorders in individuals afflicted with sleep-disordered breathing (SDB). It covers the critical lack of scientific understanding regarding suitable patients and optimal exercises to be used in the disease. The volume provides the necessary knowledge to identify and address these disorders from childhood, in order to prevent further development of the disease. It encompasses functional, anatomical, and physiological dimensions and promotes a multidisciplinary approach to patient care, fostering collaboration among specialists in otolaryngology, pulmonology, speech therapy, sleep surgery, and dentistry. It also combines this therapy with other well-established treatments such as CPAP, mandibular advancement devices, and surgery.   

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Dr. O’Connor Reina obtained his medical degree from the University of Seville, Spain. He completed his Residency Program in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at University Hospital Virgin Del Rocio in Seville, Spain. He served as an Associate Professor at the University of Seville School of Medicine from 2001 to 2011. Currently, he serves as the Co-Head of the Otolaryngology Department at Hospitales Quironsalud Marbella and Quiron salud Campo de Gibraltar, Spain. Dr. O’Connor Reina is recognized for his expertise in Sleep Medicine, having earned Sleep Specialist Accreditation from the Spanish Sleep Society (SES) in 2016 and Expert Somnologist Accreditation from the European Sleep Research Society in 2018. He has been at the forefront of pioneering treatments for sleep-disordered breathing. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. O’Connor Reina shares his knowledge and expertise by co-directing international courses on the surgery and treatment of sleep-disordered breathing, and serving as a chair and speaker at national and international meetings focused on sleep-disordered breathing.

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