Benefits of supervised community physical activity in obstructive sleep apnoea

Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a chronic disorder characterised by repetitive episodes of partial or complete airway obstruction occurring during sleep [1]. Recent data suggest that moderate to severe OSA is highly prevalent, affecting up to 50% of men and 25% of women [2]. OSA is associated with frequent cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events [3]. Although continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the gold standard treatment, long-term adherence remains poor, particularly in moderate and in non-sleepiness patients [4], while the cardiovascular risk remains high. Footnotes This manuscript has recently been accepted for publication in the European Respiratory Journal . It is published here in its accepted form prior to copyediting and typesetting by our production team. After these production processes are complete and the authors have approved the resulting proofs, the article will move to the latest issue of the ERJ online. Please open or download the PDF to view this article. Conflict of interest: Mr. Berger has nothing to disclose. Conflict of interest: Dr. Barthelemy has nothing to disclose. Conflict of interest: Dr. Hupin has nothing to disclose. Conflict of interest: Mr. Raffin has nothing to disclose. Conflict of interest: Ms. Dupre has nothing to disclose. Conflict of interest: Mr. Labeix has nothing to disclose. Conflict of interest: Dr. Costes has nothing to disclose. Conflict of interest: Dr. Gaspoz has nothing to disclose. Conflict of interest: Dr. Roche has nothing to disclose.