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Effects of Exercise in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnoea.

Authors :
Torres-Castro, Rodrigo
Vasconcello-Castillo, Luis
Puppo, Homero
Cabrera-Aguilera, Ignacio
Otto-Yáñez, Matías
Rosales-Fuentes, Javiera
Vilaró, Jordi
Source :
Clocks & Sleep. Mar2021, Vol. 3 Issue 1, p227-235. 9p.
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) constitutes a public health problem, with various systemic consequences that can increase cardiovascular morbidity and mortality as well as increase healthcare expenditure. This review discusses the rationale and effects of using general physical exercise, oropharyngeal exercises, and respiratory muscle training as an adjunctive treatment for patients with sleep apnoea. The recommended treatment for OSA is the use of continuous positive airway pressure, which is a therapy that prevents apnoea events by keeping the airways open. In the last decade, coadjuvant treatments that aim to support weight loss (including diet and physical exercise) and oropharyngeal exercises have been proposed to lower the apnoea/hypopnoea index among patients with OSA. Based on the available evidence, health professionals could decide to incorporate these therapeutic strategies to manage patients with sleep apnoea. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
26245175
Volume :
3
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Clocks & Sleep
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
149661909
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3390/clockssleep3010013