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A multinational Andean genetic and health program. VIII. Lung function changes with migration between altitudes.

W H Mueller, F Yen, P Soto

    American Journal of Physical Anthropology
    |August 1, 1979
    PubMed
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    High altitude exposure impacts lung function, with upward migration increasing vital capacity (FVC) and forced expiratory volume (FEV1). Selective migration, not just adaptation, influences these lung function changes.

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    Area of Science:

    • Physiology
    • Human Adaptation
    • Altitude Research

    Background:

    • Hypoxic environments at high altitudes may influence lung function development.
    • Observed differences in vital capacity between children and adults at altitude suggest factors beyond developmental adaptation.
    • Selective migration patterns can complicate the interpretation of altitude-related physiological changes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the effects of migration between altitudes on lung function (FVC, FEV1, PFR).
    • To explore the influence of ethnicity, occupation, and migration permanence on lung function.
    • To differentiate between developmental adaptation and selective migration in high-altitude populations.

    Main Methods:

    • Studied 377 individuals migrating between altitudes in northern Chile.

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  • Adjusted lung function measurements to permanent residents for age, sex, and height.
  • Analyzed lung function in relation to ethnicity (Spanish-Aymara), occupation, and migration permanence.

    • Main Results:

    • Upward migration correlated with increased chest depth, FVC, and FEV1.
    • Downward migration showed no significant lung function effects.
    • Lung function measurements, particularly PFR, suggested selective migration and were influenced by ethnicity and occupation.

    Conclusions:

    • Cross-sectional studies may be insufficient to determine developmental adaptation of lung function at altitude.
    • Longitudinal studies are recommended for a clearer understanding of individual adaptation.
    • Selective migration is a significant factor influencing lung function in high-altitude migrants.