Open AccessAssociation of obstructive sleep apnea severity with exercise capacity and health-related quality of life
Author(s) -
Katrina L. Butner,
Trent A. Hargens,
Anthony S. Kaleth,
Larry E. Miller,
Donald Zedalis,
William G. Herbert
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
north american journal of medical sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2250-1541
pISSN - 1947-2714
DOI - 10.4103/1947-2714.114168
Subject(s) - medicine , obstructive sleep apnea , cardiorespiratory fitness , physical therapy , quality of life (healthcare) , apnea , body mass index , sleep apnea , aerobic capacity , cardiology , nursing
Current research is inconclusive as to whether obstructive sleep apnea severity directly limits exercise capacity and lowers health-related quality of life (HRQoL).