11/07/2023 7-9 PM CT Webinar: Orthopedics 324: Breathe – A Closer Look at Mouth Breathing and Health

Description: Breathing has taken a considerable role in health care today. It is well established that certain breathing exercises / techniques can help to reduce blood pressure, lower stress and reduce anxiety. But are we designed to modify our breathing outside of our internal design? This presentation will look at the design of breathing, consider the effects of nasal versus mouth breathing, and look at the contribution to health as a result of daily breathing practices. This course is taught by the world renowned Dr. Michael Hall!

Course Outline:

1. Breath and Breathing
   1. Current rates and volumes on tidal breath
   2. Nasal and Mouth breathing
   3. The role of nitric oxide and vasomotor tone
2. Health implications in nasal versus mouth breathing
   1. Nasal passage
   2. Oral passage
   3. Closer look at facial asymmetry and apnea
   4. Day and night considerations
3. Management Considerations
   1. Awareness and Action Steps
   2. Spirometry, Chest Expansion, and Cervical Lordosis
   3. Autonomic regulation, Oxyhemoglobin Saturation

Learning Objectives:

1. The attendee will evaluate current understanding of breath and breathing
2. The attendee will apply the facts regarding the anatomy and physiology of breathing
3. The attendee will recall the functions of the autonomic nervous system