Comparison of Pulmonary function parameters changes at different altitudes (1150m and 4150m)in healthy athletes

Background: Both hypoxia and hypocapnia can cause broncho-constriction in humans, and this could have a bearing on performance at high altitude. The objective of this study was to examine how pulmonary ventilatory function during high-altitude trekking. Methods: This study was a before and after stu...

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Main Authors: Alizadeh R, Ziaee V, Movafegh A, Yunesian M, Azadi MR, Mehraein A
Format: Article
Language:fas
Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences 2007-04-01
Series:Tehran University Medical Journal
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Online Access:http://journals.tums.ac.ir/PdfMed.aspx?pdf_med=/upload_files/pdf/3245.pdf&manuscript_id=3245