Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome (UARS) in Fayetteville, AR

What is Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome (UARS)?

Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome (UARS) is a sleep-disordered breathing condition where the airway becomes partially narrowed during sleep, causing increased resistance to airflow. The body has to work extra hard just to breathe. Unlike obstructive sleep apnea, UARS typically does not involve repeated complete pauses in breathing, but the effort to pull air through a narrow airway often leads to frequent sleep disruptions and poor sleep quality.

At MYO2 Myofunctional Therapy Group in Fayetteville, Arkansas, we help patients address oral muscle function and breathing patterns that may contribute to sleep-disordered breathing.

How Can Myofunctional Therapy Help with UARS?

In myofunctional therapy, we look at how the tongue, lips, and facial muscles may be affecting the airway. Strengthening these muscles and improving nasal breathing can help support airway function, reduce snoring, and help you sleep more deeply and wake up feeling more refreshed.

Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome (UARS) can also be associated with snoring and mouth breathing. Addressing these concerns through myofunctional therapy can help support healthier breathing patterns and better sleep quality.