Cystic Fibrosis
Conditions
Keywords
Blood gas response, Exercise, Gas exchange, Hypoxia altitude simulation test, Pulmonary function
Brief summary
The purpose of the study is to investigate the relationship between hypoxemia achieved during Hypoxia Altitude Simulation test and sea level values of pulmonary function, arterial blood gases, pulse oximetry and cardiopulmonary exercise test variables. In addition, to study the effect of slow walk in a hypoxic environment, comparable to slow walking along the aisle.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Cystic fibrosis * \> 16 years * Sputum test negative for Burkholderia cepacia and/or methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Exclusion criteria
* Ongoing infection
Countries
Norway