Acid-base changes associated with respiratory acclimatization to altitude.
The respiratory changes associated with chronic hypoxia are described. The possible biochemical mechanisms which are responsible for the changes in control of ventilation are discussed and relevant experimental evidence assessed.
D000064:Acclimatization; D000136:Acid-Base Equilibrium; D000531:Altitude; D001639:Bicarbonates / Q000134:cerebrospinal fluid; D002245:Carbon Dioxide; D002908:Chronic Disease; D006801:Humans; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D000860:Hypoxia / Q000378:metabolism / Q000503:physiopathology*; D010313:Partial Pressure; D012119:Respiration
D001639:Bicarbonates; D002245:Carbon Dioxide