Respiratory exercises during high altitude (HA) exposure help to maintain a better oxygen saturation (SpO2) counteracting the effects of hypoxia.

N. Sorino (Ferrara, Italy), M. Franchi (Ferrara, Italy), C. Merlo (Ferrara, Italy), F. Ballerio, L. Pratali (Pisa, Italy), F. Ballerio (Ferrara, Italy), E. Salvi (Pisa, Italy), A. Cogo (Ferrara, Italy)

Source: International Congress 2019 – Cardiopulmonary exercise testing
Session: Cardiopulmonary exercise testing
Session type: Thematic Poster
Number: 4123

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