MyoAlign Airway Health OMT

02/26/2026

02/25/2026

Ankyloglossia has long been described as simply a “tight frenulum.” That definition is incomplete.

In our 2025 publication, we define ankyloglossia as restricted tongue mobility caused by tethered oral tissues that contributes to broader orofacial myofunctional dysfunction.

This shift matters.

Tongue restriction is not just structural. It interacts with breathing, swallowing, speech, craniofacial growth, posture, and neuromuscular compensation. When we define the condition correctly, we diagnose and treat it more precisely.

Our updated definition reflects a whole-system, airway-centered model grounded in functional assessment, therapy integration, and refined surgical technique when indicated.

Read the full study to understand how this evolution changes clinical care.

https://www.mdpi.com/2694-2526/51/2/11

TheBreatheInstitute.com | ZaghiMD.com

02/13/2026

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Mouth breathing is far more than a habit—it’s a developmental force.

Every breath taken through the mouth alters tongue posture, jaw position, and the balance of forces that shape the face.
Over time, this can narrow dental arches, elongate the face, and even influence brain development by affecting sleep quality and oxygen delivery.

It’s not cosmetic. It’s structural—and it’s happening right now, every time a child breathes through their mouth.

02/13/2026

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The reality of upper airway obstruction is that an ENT needs to acknowledge three truths at once:
1. Adenotonsillectomy is often highly effective.
2. It does not normalise breathing in every child.
3. Persistent obstruction is frequently multifactorial.

Adenotonsillectomy significantly improves paediatric OSA in many children. However, residual OSA occurs in roughly 20–40 percent, and is higher in:
• Obese children
• Children with craniofacial narrowing
• Allergic rhinitis
• Neuromuscular issues

The important thing to understand is that airway obstruction is not just lymphoid tissue. It also involves:
• Maxillary width
• Nasal resistance
• Tongue posture
• Muscle tone
• Habitual mouth breathing

This is why claims made by anyone that they can always fix a problem with their type of therapy, be it surgery, maxillary expansion, or myofunctional therapy is not giving parents the true perspectives they deserve

02/04/2026

01/08/2026

New Year new goals -> -> -> -> ->

12/22/2025

Often overlooked. So simple yet so important 🙌🏼

When breathing patterns and oral posture are supported, the airway can work more efficiently and adapt more sustainably over time.
This is why addressing function matters.

12/09/2025

Next step ✅

12/07/2025

12/04/2025

Every parent needs to watch this 👀

On Thursday, March 11th, 2021 @ 1 pm EST, Jill Geschwint Rabin, SLP, IBCLC, and passionate advocate of breastfeeding babies with DS and Rachel Murphy, RN, CL...

12/04/2025

https://www.youtube.com/live/e2ck0A5oKjU?si=KyeTF27uc6p6t90B

Pre-and Post-natal Retrognathia in Homo sapiens: An Evolutionary Perspective on a Modern, and Serious, Pediatric Health ProblemKevin Boyd

12/03/2025

Every Parent needs to read this book! It’s only 37 pages and has big writing and pictures! Let’s call it an airway guide for parents 🫶🏼