Short- and long-term effects of diving on pulmonary function
The diving environment provides a challenge to the lung, including exposure to high ambient pressure, altered gas characteristics and cardiovascular effects on the pulmonary circulation. Several factors associated with diving affect pulmonary function acutely and can potentially cause prolonged effe...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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European Respiratory Society
2017-03-01
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Series: | European Respiratory Review |
Online Access: | http://err.ersjournals.com/content/26/143/160097.full |