Effects of modified uvulopalatopharyngoplasty combined with pharyngeal and genioglossus exercises on sleep quality, cognitive function, and quality of life in patients with obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome: a retrospective study - Takeaways - MDSpire

Effects of modified uvulopalatopharyngoplasty combined with pharyngeal and genioglossus exercises on sleep quality, cognitive function, and quality of life in patients with obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome: a retrospective study

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  • Pingping Zhang

  • Dawei Liang

  • June 1, 2026

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    The study evaluated the effects of modified uvulopalatopharyngoplasty combined with exercises on sleep quality in OSAHS patients.

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    Ninety-nine OSAHS patients were divided into a control group and a study group receiving additional pharyngeal and genioglossus exercises.

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    At 6 months postoperatively, the study group showed significantly better outcomes in sleep quality, cognitive function, and quality of life.

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    The study group had a lower Stanford Sleepiness Scale score and a higher proportion of patients rating their sleep quality as 'good' or 'very good'.

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    The combination of modified UPPP and targeted exercises resulted in better clinical outcomes compared to conventional postoperative training.

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Effects of modified uvulopalatopharyngoplasty combined with pharyngeal and genioglossus exercises on sleep quality, cognitive function, and quality of life in patients with obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome: a retrospective study

  • by Pingping Zhang, Dawei Liang

  • June 1, 2026

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