Postural balance in COPD with obstructive sleep apnoea: a cross-sectional study.

Caroline Maschio de Censo Viviane Vieira PassiniBárbara Aparecida Teodoro Alcantara VerriRafaella Fagundes XavierRegina Maria Carvalho-PintoGeraldo Lorenzi-FilhoCelso Ricardo Fernandes de Carvalho

Published in: ERJ open research (2024)

Individuals with COPD and moderate to severe OSA present changes in postural balance, including broader oscillation, faster postural adjustments and a greater risk of falls than those with no OSA. Physical activity, anxiety and depression symptoms, and mood are similar between COPD patients with and without OSA.

Keyphrases

physical activity
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
positive airway pressure
obstructive sleep apnea
lung function
sleep quality
sleep apnea
bipolar disorder
body mass index
high frequency
air pollution
risk factors