The aim of this research is to investigate the lung function and pulmonary resistance/reactance before and after re-ascent (sea level for 7 days after prior descent from 2850m vs. re-ascent to 2850m) 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
