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. 1979 Jul;55(645):468–470. doi: 10.1136/pgmj.55.645.468

Acid-base changes associated with respiratory acclimatization to altitude.

J S Milledge
PMCID: PMC2425543  PMID: 40212

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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