Benefits of supervised community physical activity in obstructive sleep apnoea. Issue 5 (22nd November 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Berger, Mathieu; Barthélémy, Jean-Claude; Hupin, David; Raffin, Jérémy; Dupré, Caroline; Labeix, Pierre; Costes, Frédéric; Gaspoz, Jean-Michel; Roche, Frédéric
• Is Part Of: European respiratory journal. Volume 52:Issue 5(2018)
• Publication Date: 2018-11-22
• Subjects: Respiratory organs -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Respiration -- Periodicals; 616.2
• DOI: 10.1183/13993003.01592-2018
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0903-1936

Abstract

Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a chronic disorder characterised by repetitive episodes of partial or complete airway obstruction occurring during sleep [1]. Recent data suggest that moderate-to-severe OSA is highly prevalent, affecting up to 50% of males and 25% of females [2]. OSA is associated with frequent cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events [3]. Although continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the gold standard treatment, long-term adherence remains poor, particularly in moderate and in non-sleepy patients [4], while the cardiovascular risk remains high. Long-term physical activity programmes outside of hospitals may help improve moderate obstructive sleep apnoea, particularly in obese patients http://ow.ly/11jg30lOJYS