Background: Limited data are available comparing air travel with the hypoxia inhalation test (HIT ... capability of the HIT to in-flight hypoxemia in passengers with COPD. Methods: Thirteen ...

Paul T. Kelly, MSc; Maureen P. Swanney, PhD; Leigh M. Seccombe, MSc; Chris Frampton, PhD; Matthew J. Peters, MD, PhD, FCCP; Lutz Beckert, MD, FCCP This research was ...

State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, and MoE Frontiers Science Center for Precision Oncology, University of Macau, Taipa, Macau SAR ...

Extremely frigid temperatures Lack of oxygen at cruising altitudes Likelihood of hypoxia and hyperthermia Other dangers associated with landing gear equipment in the wheel well Prolonged exposure to ...

However, prolonged or repeated gaps in breathing while asleep can cause oxygen levels to drop to where tissues and organs are adversely affected. This is referred to as sleep-related hypoxemia. Oxygen ...