Effects of inspiratory muscle training on blood pressure- and sleep-related outcomes in patients with obstructive sleep apnea: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Tzu-Ang ChenSheng-Ting MaoHuei-Chen LinWen-Te LiuKa-Wai TamCheng-Yu TsaiYi-Chun Kuan

Published in: Sleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung (2022)

IMT improved blood pressure- and sleep-related outcomes without causing adverse effects and may thus be a reasonable option for lowering blood pressure in patients with OSA. However, additional studies with larger sample sizes and rigorous study designs are warranted to increase the LOC.

Keyphrases

blood pressure
obstructive sleep apnea
hypertensive patients
heart rate
positive airway pressure
physical activity
sleep quality
systematic review
skeletal muscle
adipose tissue
virtual reality
metabolic syndrome
drug induced