Lung function during acclimatization to very high altitude at Muztagh Ata (7546m)

T. D. Latshang, A. J. Turk, T. Hess, O. D. Schoch, U. Hefti, J. Pilcher, T. Merz, M. M. Bosch, D. Barthelmes, M. Maggiorini, K. E. Bloch (Switzerland)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Exercise in respiratory diseases and oxygen therapy
Session: Exercise in respiratory diseases and oxygen therapy
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 4393

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