Physical Activity in Overlap Syndrome of COPD and Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Relationship With Markers of Systemic Inflammation

Conclusions:Persons with OVS have significantly lower levels of PA and higher levels of inflammatory biomarkers, compared to COPD alone. Lower PA is significantly associated with higher IL-6 levels in OVS.Citation:Fitzgibbons CM, Goldstein RL, Gottlieb DJ, Moy ML. Physical activity in overlap syndrome of COPD and obstructive sleep apnea: relationship with markers of systemic inflammation.J Clin Sleep Med. 2019;15(7):973–978.
Source: Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine : JCSM - Category: Sleep Medicine Source Type: research