Respiratory Function and Oxygenation in Smokers and Non-smokers

A Comparison of Respiratory Function, Exercise Capacity and Oxygenation Between Smokers and Non-smokers

This study aimed to compare respiratory function, exercise capacity, and intercostal muscle oxygenation in healthy smokers and non-smokers.

Inclusion Criteria (Smokers):

• According to the World Health Organization and ICD smoking addiction criteria, consuming at least one cigarette every day for the last year
• Volunteering to participate in research
• Able to walk and cooperate

Exclusion Criteria (Smokers):

• Having any cardiopulmonary disease
• Having a musculoskeletal problem that could affect the tests
• Failure to comply with tests

Inclusion Criteria (Non-smokers):

• According to the World Health Organization and ICD smoking addiction criteria, having never smoked or not having smoked in the last year
• Volunteering to participate in research
• Able to walk and cooperate

Exclusion Criteria (Non-smokers):

• Having any cardiopulmonary disease
• Having a musculoskeletal problem that could affect the tests
• Failure to comply with tests