Myo Family Health

10/03/2025

CPAP is a disease management tool, not a cure.
It keeps the airway open at night, but it doesn’t answer the question: Why is the airway obstructing in the first place?

Possible underlying causes that often go uninvestigated include:
• Anatomical issues (e.g., enlarged tonsils, nasal obstruction, jaw or tongue position)
• Weight and fat distribution
• Muscle tone and airway control problems
• Allergies or chronic inflammation

Treating OSA effectively means finding and addressing the root cause, not just forcing the airway open.

⚠️ Many adults never get this evaluation—and risk years of unmanaged health consequences.

09/03/2025

Did you know?
A child who can’t breathe through their nose may not develop properly.

👃 Nasal breathing is more than just airflow — it’s the natural way the face, jaw, and airway are shaped as kids grow. When that process is disrupted, it can affect sleep, growth, and long-term health.

👉 If your child struggles with blocked breathing, snoring, or mouth breathing, it’s worth getting checked early.

08/06/2025

04/09/2025

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The roof of the mouth, known as the palate, is directly connected to the nasal passages. When the palate is narrow, it can restrict airflow and create several issues. Here’s how it can impact breathing and health:

1. **Airflow Restriction**: A narrow palate can lead to a smaller nasal cavity, which makes it harder for air to flow freely in and out through the nose. This can result in nasal congestion and difficulty nasal breathing.

2. **Mouth Breathing**: If airflow through the nose is obstructed due to a narrow palate, children may resort to mouth breathing. This can lead to dry mouth, dental problems, and even affect speech development.

3. **Sleep Quality**: Poor airflow can also impact sleep. Children with a narrow palate may be more prone to sleep apnea or restless sleep, leading to fatigue and difficulties in concentration during the day.

4. **Facial Development**: Over time, a narrow palate can contribute to changes in facial structure, potentially leading to issues like malocclusion (misalignment of teeth) and other orthodontic concerns.

5. **Overall Health**: Since effective nasal breathing plays a crucial role in filtering, humidifying, and warming the air we breathe, any obstruction can affect overall respiratory health and well-being.

➡️ narrow palate -> low tongue posture

➡️ low tongue posture ->mouth breathing during critical growth periods -> maldevelopment of the jaw -> increase in the mandible plane angle (longer face), a higher palatal plane (affects upper airways), and narrowing of both upper and lower arches->malocclusion ->sleep disordered breathing

There are several influences which can affect facial growth and development.

One of the most common one in children is caused by a compromised airway - The inability to breathe properly through the nose.

Join Dr. Zaghi at our upcoming Breathe course on airway, sleep, breathing, health, growth & development in July! Register now www.breathecourses.com

04/07/2025

Did you know a narrow palate (roof of mouth) could be the cause of mouth breathing, crooked teeth, and poor sleep? This can lead to cavities, gum disease, multiple rounds of braces, and daytime sleepiness. You may need to address the muscle function disorders of the face and tongue to help address these things.

03/06/2025

Let’s look at the root causes!!
Maybe observe sleep patterns? Are they restless? Do they mouth breathe?
Evaluate with a sleep study!!
Think of how hard your focus can be without restful sleep.
Imagine what it will do to child who doesn’t have coping skills or caffeine!!!

02/19/2025

Let’s Go AAPD!!
Let’s get eyes on our kiddos and treat the root cause of sleep breathing disorders!

02/19/2025

This is such exciting news. We need more eyes on preventive screenings for our youth.

02/19/2025

Signs Your Child May Be Struggling to Breathe

If your child is experiencing fast breathing, retractions, nostril flaring, or extra noises while sleeping, it could be a sign of airway issues that need attention. Sleep-disordered breathing can impact overall health, development, and behavior.

🎥 A simple video of your child sleeping can be a powerful tool to share with your healthcare provider. It helps us assess their breathing patterns and identify potential concerns.

If you’re noticing these signs, come see us at The Breathe Institute—we’re here to help! 💙

📍 Schedule a consultation today. www.thebreatheinstitute.com

01/12/2025

04/05/2024

This!!!

Dysfunction doesn’t emerge spontaneously but often emerges from a contributing factor or dysfunction
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The tongue plays an important role in speech, swallow, sleep, and breathing and adequate tongue mobility is essential for optimal growth and development of the upper and lower jaws. ZaghiMD.com

We see this cycle more often than not. 😞

Unfortunately, some children miss out on correct facial and jaw development, which often results in underdeveloped faces, crowded teeth, and sleeping/breathing disorders.

If you are not sleeping, breathing and chewing well, it’s physically impossible to be optimally healthy!
Learn more www.thebreatheinstitute.com

03/14/2024

You should breathe through your mouth as much as you eat through your nose. Yep, that’s what I said!