Effects of Exercise in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnoea.

Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) constitutes a public health problem, with various systemic consequences that can increase cardiovascular morbidity and mortality as well as increase healthcare expenditure. This review discusses the rationale and effects of using general physical exercise, oropharyngeal exercises, and respiratory muscle training as an adjunctive treatment for patients with sleep apnoea. The recommended treatment for OSA is the use of continuous positive airway pressure, which is a therapy that prevents apnoea events by keeping the airways open.

Physical activity assessments in children with congenital heart disease: A systematic review.

Aim: To describe the physical activity (PA) of children with congenital heart disease (CHD) according to different assessment methods and compare their results with the World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations.

Methods: A systematic review was conducted using five databases. We included cross-sectional, longitudinal, observational studies and clinical trials in a paediatric population with CHD.