Tolerance and survival in severe chronic hypercapnia.
D000328:Adult; D001639:Bicarbonates / Q000097:blood; D002490:Central Nervous System / Q000503:physiopathology; D002908:Chronic Disease; D004232:Diuretics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D006935:Hypercapnia / Q000097:blood / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000401:mortality* / Q000503:physiopathology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011241:Prednisone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013147:Spirometry; D014797:Vital Capacity
D001639:Bicarbonates; D004232:Diuretics; D011241:Prednisone