Effects of High Altitude Hypoxia on Lung and Chest Wall Function during Exercise

摘要

We have more precisely than has been done before, defined the mechanical limitsof the lung and chest wall for the ventilatory requirements of exercise in healthy persons. In most instances in the normal or moderately fit individual the ventilatory requirement is such that mechanical limitations are barely reached upon expiration, the inspiratory muscles achieve only 40-60% of their capacity