Abstract
Maturational differences exist in cardiopulmonary and cerebrovascular function at sea‐level, but the impact of maturation on acclimatization responses to high altitude is unknown. Ten children (9.8 ± 2.5 years) and 10 adults (34.7 ± 7.1 years) were assessed at sea‐level (BL), 3000 m and twice over 4 days at 3800 m (B1, B4). Measurements included minute ventilation (
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