Objective To evaluate the effects of altitude travel on exercise performance and symptoms
in lowlanders with COPD. Design Randomized crossover trial. Setting University Hospital …

Study Objectives Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have
impaired pulmonary gas exchange near sea level. The purpose of the current study was to …

Purpose Patients with COPD might be particularly susceptible to hypoxia-induced autonomic
dysregulation. Decreased baroreflex sensitivity (BRS) and increased blood pressure (BP) …

Introduction The aim of the current study was to evaluate the exercise performance and
health effects of altitude travel in patients with COPD. Methods 40 COPD patients, GOLD 2-3, …

Aims: Patients with COPD might be particularly susceptible to hypoxia-induced autonomic
dysregulation. Decreased baroreflex sensitivity (BRS) and increased blood pressure …

Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is associated with exercise
intolerance at sea level and further limitations are expected at altitude. We quantified exercise …

Numerous non-invasive spectrophotometry and photoplethysmography (PPG) based monitoring
and imaging techniques have been developed in the past decades, including arterial …

Intermittent hypoxia (IH) is commonly associated with pathological conditions, particularly
obstructive sleep apnoea. However, IH is also increasingly used to enhance health and …

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