Pulmonary function and acid-base balance high intensity constant-load exercise

The possibility that an inadequate response of the pulmonary system might limit high intensity exercise in man has received increasing attention over the past few years. However, very few scientific investigations have focused systematically on pulmonary function during high intensity constant-load exercise. Furthermore, many studies have examined only one part of the pulmonary system during exercise and some have not included blood gas measurements as a measure of the adequacy of pulmonary function. The studies reported in this thesis were designed to investigate the possible failure of the gas exchanging and pump functions of the pulmonary system during high intensity constant-load exercise. In particular, the aim was to determine the extent to which the pulmonary system might be a factor causing fatigue during this form of exercise.

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

MRC/UCT RU for Exercise and Sport Medicine

Year dc:date.issued

1993

Author dc:creator

• Odendal, Elsabe

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Noakes, Timothy D

Language dc:language.iso

eng

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/11427/27123

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/27123