Impact of hypobaric flight simulation on walking distance and oxygenation in COPD patients

ConclusionsA 3-hour hypobaric flight simulation compromises exercise endurance by 35 m or 10%. Hypoxia was well tolerated and more liberal recommendations might by justifiable since hypoxemia appears to be unrelated to dyspnea perception.Graphical abstract
Source: Respiratory Physiology and Neurobiology - Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research