Effects of cold air inhalation combined with prolonged submaximal exercise on airway function in healthy young males.
In a group of 30 well trained young males (age 10-36 years) we did not find clear changes in spirometric values during and after 20 minutes submaximal exercise and cold air inhalation down to -16 degrees C. Smaller cold-related changes in lung volumes, breathing pattern and specific airway conductance was found, however. The youngest age group was not particularly cold-sensitive concerning airway function. Two subjects showed considerable stronger airway reaction than the rest of the group.
Schaanning
J
J
Finsen
H
H
Lereim
I
I
Saeterhaug
A
A
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000403:Airway Resistance; D002648:Child; D003080:Cold Temperature; D006801:Humans; D008176:Lung Volume Measurements; D008297:Male; D005082:Physical Exertion; D010809:Physical Fitness; D012123:Pulmonary Ventilation; D012119:Respiration