The effect of exercise on obstructive sleep apnea: a randomized and controlled trial

ŞENGÜL Y., ÖZALEVLİ S., ÖZTURA İ., Itil O., BAKLAN B.

SLEEP AND BREATHING, vol.15, no.1, pp.49-56, 2011 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 15 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2011
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s11325-009-0311-1
  • Journal Name: SLEEP AND BREATHING
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.49-56
  • Keywords: Mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, Breathing exercise, Physical exercise, DAYTIME SLEEPINESS, ASSOCIATION, MEN
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

The aim of the study was to assess the effect of breathing and physical exercise on pulmonary functions, apnea-hypopnea index (AHI), and quality of life in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS).