Subgroup analysis and therapy satisfaction of active myofacial therapy for the treatment of snoring and mild obstructive sleep apnea

Introduction There are only a few effective therapy options with sometimes low evidence accordung to the current S3 - guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of snoring. A prospective, randomized, control group study was able to prove a positive effect of myofacial therapy modified according to Pongratz on the reduction of snoring. In this subsequent subgroup analysis, selection criteria for suitable patients are determined in more detail. In addition, subjective therapy satisfaction was surveyed after completion of the therapy phase.