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Chronic hypoxia: common traits between chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and altitude
10 Jun 2004
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Loss of body mass and exercise intolerance are common findings in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and are often difficult to reverse despite optimal nutritional intake. Similar findings have been reported in healthy individuals during high-altitude exposure. The role of hypoxia in modulating metabolism has been largely investigated in vitro and in animal studies. More fragmentary is the...
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