[Evolution of pulmonary diffusing capacity in man during high altitude acclimatization].
Pulmonary diffusing capacity (DLCO) has been measured at 3500 m in highlander and lowlander subjects. DLCO is more elevated in highlanders than in lowlanders. In these subjects, a transient increase of DLCO is observed during the first hours of hypoxia which is related to transient changes in pulmonary circulation.
D000064:Acclimatization; D000222:Adaptation, Physiological; D000328:Adult; D000531:Altitude; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011652:Pulmonary Circulation; D011653:Pulmonary Diffusing Capacity
Evolution du transfert alvéolo-capillaire chez l'homme lors de l'acclimatation à la haute altitude.