The effect of hypoxia on cognitive performance in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Abstract Air travel may cause significant hypoxia in passengers with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It is not known whether this level of hypoxia will cause impairment in cognitive function. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of hypoxia on cognitive performance in patie...

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Published in:Respiratory physiology & neurobiology 2011-06, Vol.177 (1), p.36-40
Main Authors: Martin, Susan E, Bradley, Judy M, Buick, Joseph B, Crossan, Amanda, Elborn, J. Stuart
Format: Article
Language:English
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Aged
Biological and medical sciences
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma
Cognition - physiology
Cognitive function
Female
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Humans
Hypoxia
Hypoxia - complications
Hypoxic challenge testing
Male
Medical Education
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Pneumology
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive - complications
Pulmonary/Respiratory
Vertebrates: respiratory system
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Summary:Abstract Air travel may cause significant hypoxia in passengers with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It is not known whether this level of hypoxia will cause impairment in cognitive function. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of hypoxia on cognitive performance in patients with COPD when P a O 2 was decreased
ISSN:1569-9048
1878-1519
DOI:10.1016/j.resp.2011.03.007