October 30, 2006 – 6:28 pm | posted in
Aid / Disasters, Respiratory / Asthma
Respiratory and chemical protective equipment used by firefighters and military personnel significantly reduces exercise capacity, according to a new study. Researchers from Texas measured the effect of the equipment on 22, healthy, active-duty soldiers. Each participant performed three exercises, a minimum of one week apart, wearing different clothing and gear for each test. When exercising with a chemical protective mask or the full protective suit, participants showed a significant decrease in oxygen uptake and oxygen pulse.
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