CMT CMT Breathing & Airway Disorders

Question 1

What type of breathing pattern is considered dysfunctional and a primary focus of myofunctional therapy?

Accepted Answer

Mouth breathing

Answer

Diaphragmatic breathing

Answer

Nasal breathing

Answer

Pursed-lip breathing

Question 2

Which nasal function is lost when a patient habitually mouth breathes?

Accepted Answer

Nitric oxide production

Answer

Carbon dioxide exchange

Answer

Oxygen saturation

Answer

Lung expansion

Question 3

Upper airway resistance syndrome (UARS) is most closely associated with which myofunctional dysfunction?

Accepted Answer

Low tongue posture

Answer

Lip competence

Answer

Tongue thrusting

Answer

Nasal breathing

Question 4

A myofunctional therapist notices a patient has chronic nasal congestion that prevents nasal breathing. What is the FIRST recommended action?

Accepted Answer

Refer to an ENT or allergist

Answer

Begin oral motor exercises immediately

Answer

Tape the mouth closed during sleep

Answer

Prescribe antihistamines

Question 5

Which condition is directly worsened by low tongue posture and weak oropharyngeal muscles?

Accepted Answer

Obstructive sleep apnea

Answer

Asthma

Answer

Chronic sinusitis

Answer

Allergic rhinitis

Question 6

The Buteyko breathing method used in myofunctional therapy primarily addresses which issue?

Accepted Answer

Overbreathing and low CO2 tolerance

Answer

Shallow chest breathing

Answer

Inspiratory muscle weakness

Answer

Mouth dryness during exercise