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. 1979 Jul;55(645):468-70.
doi: 10.1136/pgmj.55.645.468.

Acid-base changes associated with respiratory acclimatization to altitude

J S Milledge

Acid-base changes associated with respiratory acclimatization to altitude

J S Milledge. Postgrad Med J. 1979 Jul.

Abstract

The respiratory changes associated with chronic hypoxia are described. The possible biochemical mechanisms which are responsible for the changes in control of ventilation are discussed and relevant experimental evidence assessed.

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