Acclimatization of Healthy Subjects During a Stay at 3200 m

Acclimatization of Healthy Subjects During a Stay at 3200 m

The study evaluates respiratory acclimatization in healthy lowlanders staying for 3 weeks at 3200 m.

This study evaluates the effect of 3 weeks altitude acclimatization on sleep related breathing disturbances in healthy subjects staying at 3200 m. Participants living in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan (700 m), will be transferred by car within 4 h to the Tuja Ashu high altitude clinic (3200 m). Outcomes will be assessed repeatedly during the stay at 3200 m.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Perfect health
• Born, raised and currently living at low altitude (<800m)
• Informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Any acute or chronic disease
• heavy smoking (>20 cigarettes per day).