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Obstructive Sleep Apnea Treatment with Oral Appliance in a Myotonic Dystrophy Type I Subject: A Case Report
Maria de Lourdes Rabelo Guimarães1, Milena Carvalho Tourino Ribeiro2, Thiago Antunes da Silva Barbosa2
1Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Centro de Tecnologia em Medicina Molecular, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Abstract:
Objective to report a myotonic dystrophy type 1 (MD1) subject with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome treated with oral appliance. Methods A review of individual's history and records, associated with a photographic register of all diagnostic methods and literature research about the topic were done. Final Statements This case depicts the therapeutical choices disposable to treat subjects with obstructive sleep apnea and DM1. Although considered an uncommon treatment, the oral appliances, if well indicated in adequately selected cases, can satisfactorily improve respiratory parameters, symptoms and quality of life.
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