ArticleSleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung2018
Effects of 12 weeks of regular aerobic exercises on autonomic nervous system in obstructive sleep apnea syndrome patients.
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- Effectiveness of aerobic exercise training in patients with obstructive sleep apnea: a systematic review and meta-analysis.European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery · 2026Pooled it
- Efficacy of SGLT2 inhibitors, GLP-1 receptor agonists, and aerobic exercise for moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea in overweight or obese patients: a network meta-analysis.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2026Pooled it
- Comparative effects of weight-loss diet, exercise training, respiratory muscle training, and oropharyngeal muscle training in obstructive sleep apnea: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Pooled it
- Effects of aerobic exercise and resistance training on obstructive sleep apnea: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of clinical sleep medicine : JCSM : official publication of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine · 2024Pooled it
- Effects of Exercise on Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Pooled it
- Relationship Between Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Sports-Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Review
- Effect of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure on Chronic Cough in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Concomitant Gastroesophageal Reflux.Nature and science of sleep · 2022Article
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome: The Effect of Acute and Chronic Responses of Exercise.Frontiers in medicine · 2021Review
- Effects of six weeks high-intensity interval training and resistance training in adults with obesity and sleep related breathing disorders.Sleep science (Sao Paulo, Brazil)Article
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Abstract
introductionRegular exercise is confirmed as a lifestyle treatment option for all obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients. It has beneficial effects other than weight loss, although the mechanisms remain unclear. Autonomic function imbalance plays an important role in OSA, so that it is meaningful to observe the effect of exercise on autonomic function.
methodsSeventy mild to moderate OSA patients were divided into two groups. The exercise group received a 12-week exercise program prescribed according to their first cardiopulmonary exercise tests, while the control group kept previous lifestyle. All patients underwent blood tests, cardiopulmonary exercise tests, and polysomnography studies at enrollment and at the 12-week's follow-up.
resultsAt the end of 12 weeks, three patients of the exercise group did not complete the program due to lack of adherence. The current study showed 12-week aerobic exercises could improve body mass index (27.6 ± 4.7 kg/m
conclusionsOur findings suggested regular aerobic exercise had beneficial effects on body mass index, functional capacity, intermittent hypoxia, and parasympathetic tone of OSA patients, and whether parasympathetic tone modification plays a role in improving intermittent hypoxia or not deserves further exploration.
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