A77 CHANGES IN THE LUNG DUE TO DIETARY AND ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES: Persistent Hyperventilation Following High Altitude Exposure

A77 CHANGES IN THE LUNG DUE TO DIETARY AND ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES: Persistent Hyperventilation Following High Altitude Exposure

Introduction: High altitude exposure results in acute hypoxia and an increase in the ventilatory drive. The aim of the current study was to examine the changes in gas exchange measures in a group of non-acclimated climbers during the ascent of Mt Kilimanjaro and immediately on return from altitude.

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Veröffentlicht in:American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine 2017-01, Vol.195
Hauptverfasser: Morris, N, Stewart, G, Carlson, A R, Stepanek, J, Seale, H, Coffman, K E, Wheatley, C, Johnson, B
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Sprache:eng
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Hypoxia
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Zusammenfassung:Introduction: High altitude exposure results in acute hypoxia and an increase in the ventilatory drive. The aim of the current study was to examine the changes in gas exchange measures in a group of non-acclimated climbers during the ascent of Mt Kilimanjaro and immediately on return from altitude.
ISSN:1073-449X
1535-4970