The aim of this research is to investigate the six-minute walking distance and scores before and after descent (high altitude near their living altitude vs. sea level) in healthy individuals, who permanently live at high altitude over 2600m.
Age
18–80
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
You may be eligible if
Adults aged 18-80 years and of all genders
Permanent residence \> 2600 m
healthy: no self-perceived cardiopulmonary disease limiting daily activities
written informed consent to participate in the study
You may not be if
Age \<18 years or \>80 years
Participants who cannot follow the study investigations
Participants permanently living \< 2600m
Participants who traveled and stayed overnight at altitudes \<2000 m in the past 4 weeks.
any self-perceived cardiopulmonary disease limiting daily activities
