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Effects of an external nasal dilator on the work of breathing during exercise

Authors :
O'Kroy, Joseph A.
James, Todd
Miller, Joshua M.
Torok, Donald
Campbell, Katherine
Source :
Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. March, 2001, Vol. 33 Issue 3, p454, 5 p.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

This article evaluates the effects of nasal dilator strips on breathing efficiency in college students during an exhaustive ergometer test. Findings indicate that nasal dilator strips do not influence oxygen uptake, tidal volume, or ventilation during incremental, aerobic exercise.

Details

ISSN :
01959131
Volume :
33
Issue :
3
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.72512002