Mona Lichtblau

This study looks at how the right side of the heart works when there is less oxygen, like at high altitudes. Healthy volunteers will breathe special gas mixtures that mimic altitudes of 2,500 and 4,000 meters, both at rest and during light exercise. The goal is to understand norm…

This study looks at how the right side of the heart handles low oxygen levels, like at high altitudes, in people who have previously experienced HAPE (fluid in the lungs at altitude). Researchers will simulate altitudes of 2,500 and 4,000 meters using special gas mixtures. 18 adu…

This study looks at whether adding a fun racket sport called Street Racket to standard lung rehab is practical and well-liked by people with chronic lung disease. Twelve adults currently in a pulmonary rehab program will try it and fill out short questionnaires about how acceptab…