Effects of 100 % oxygen during exercise in patients with interstitial lung disease

ConclusionExercise-induced increases in VE and VCO2 were prevented by breathing pure oxygen during CPET, demonstrating both decreased ventilatory drive and more efficient exercise at achieved workloads. Hyperoxia could enhance the ability of patients with ILD to train at higher workloads, resulting in more effective rehabilitation.
Source: Respiratory Physiology and Neurobiology - Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research