Veterans with Gulf War Illness exhibit distinct respiratory patterns during maximal cardiopulmonary exercise.

ABSTRACT: INTRODUCTION:The components of minute ventilation, respiratory frequency and tidal volume, appear differentially regulated and thereby afford unique insight into the ventilatory response to exercise. However, respiratory frequency and tidal volume are infrequently reported, and have not previously been considered among military veterans with Gulf War Illness. Our purpose was to evaluate respiratory frequency and tidal volume in response to a maximal cardiopulmonary exercise test in individuals with and without Gulf War Illness. MATERIALS AND METHODS:20 cases with Gulf War Illness and 14 controls participated in this study and performed maximal cardiopulmonary exercise test on a cycle ergometer. Ventilatory variables (minute ventilation, respiratory frequency and tidal volume) were obtained

SUBMITTER: Lindheimer JB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6850551 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature