Conducting Studies in Nepal: Challenges and Findings

This chapter delves into the process of conducting a study in Nepal, discussing the logistics of bringing participants, conducting measurements at varying altitudes, and setting up temporary labs. It explores the effects of high altitude on breathing, the development of portable tests for extreme conditions, and the importance of ambulatory assessment of cardiorespiratory parameters. Additionally, it explores the role of spleen adaptation in Sherpas and low landers in response to the hypoxic environment and examines exercise studies conducted at high altitudes.