Trial reportInternational journal of circumpolar health2019
Qualitative identification and characterisation of self-reported symptoms arising in humans during experimental exposure to cold air.
Trial report in International journal of circumpolar health, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.
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6 citing papers in PubMed, 13 citations in OpenAlex.
- A heat and moisture-exchanging mask impairs self-paced maximal running performance in a sub-zero environment.European journal of applied physiology · 2021Trial
- Cold air exposure at - 15 °C induces more airway symptoms and epithelial stress during heavy exercise than rest without aggravated airway constriction.European journal of applied physiology · 2022Article
- Occupational cold exposure in relation to incident airway symptoms in northern Sweden: a prospective population-based study.International archives of occupational and environmental health · 2022Article
- A breathing mask attenuates acute airway responses to exercise in sub-zero environment in healthy subjects.European journal of applied physiology · 2022Article
- An experimental exposure study revealing composite airway effects of physical exercise in a subzero environment.International journal of circumpolar health · 2021Article
- Exercise in Sub-zero Temperatures and Airway Health: Implications for Athletes With Special Focus on Heat-and-Moisture-Exchanging Breathing Devices.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2020Review
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Abstract
backgroundExposure to cold air is associated with increased morbidity and mortality in the general population. It is difficult to study the effects of whole-body exposure to cold air under controlled conditions in real life.
objectivesThe aim of this study was to (1) explore and describe the experience of symptoms in humans during experimental and controlled exposures to cold air, by using controlled environmental chamber exposures and qualitative methodology, and to (2) categorise the symptoms.
methodThe study used a randomised, double blind design, in which 34 subjects undertook rest and moderate-intensity exercise in an environmental chamber set to two or three different temperatures (0, -10, and -17°C) on separate occasions. During the chamber exposures, subjects were interviewed. Qualitative content analysis was selected as the method of analysis.
findingsSubjects reported 50 distinct symptoms during the exposures. The symptoms were grouped into ten sub-categories and two major categories; airway versus whole-body symptoms.
conclusionWe have identified a broad range of symptoms in humans undertaking rest and moderate-intensity exercise at sub-zero temperatures. The symptoms and their categories may well be used to more extensively and quantitatively map cold-induced morbidity.
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