ISSN: 1300-0292
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ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLES |
Effect Of Acute Altitude Alteration On Pulmonary Functions
Bekir ÇOKSEVİM*, M. Mümtaz MAZICIOĞLU**, Faruk M. ÇOMU***
* Doç.Dr., Erciyes Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Fizyoloji AD,
** Dr., Erciyes Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Aile Hekimliği AD, Öğr.Gör.,
*** Uz.Dr., Erciyes Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Fizyoloji AD, KAYSERİ
Purpose: This study was performed in Mt Erciyes to detect the variation of pulmonary function and cardiac pulse due to acute altitude alteration. Material and Method: Twenty seven experienced male climber were included in our study. Participants who used to live at 780±4 m (0-1050) were gathered at 1100 m and they were carried up to 2750 m by motor vehicle in two hours time. Both at 1100 m and at 2750 m heart rate, SaO2 (oxygen saturation), mechanics of ventilation were noted. Collected data were evaluataed seperately as smokers and non-smokers.Results: While FEV1 (Forced expiratory volume 1st second) and SaO2 measurements found to be decreased in smokers (p<0.05), decrease in FVC (Forced vital capacity), VC (Vital capacity) and SaO2 measurements found not to be statisticaly significant (p>0.005). No alteration was observed in the remaining respiratory parameters (p>0.005).Conclusion: We consider that acute effect of climbing- to mid altitude- on respiratory function and cardiac pulse limits the athletic performance of mountaineers together with smoking, enviromental effects and hypobaric hypoxic medium.Keywords: Acclimatization, Altitude, Respiratory Function TestsTurkiye Klinikleri J Med Sci 2002, 22:18-23
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