Hypoxia in Flight Simulation in Obese Patients
Hypoxia in Flight Simulation in Obese Patients
The purpose of this pilot study is to determine whether obese adults,obese (BMI>30 kg/m2)
 with obesity hypoventilation or obese COPD-patients do undergo oxygen desaturation under
 flight simulation and if the hypoxic altitude simulation test is as effective as the hypoxic
 chamber test.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  age ≥ 18 years

 -  patients with COPD (GOLD I-IV Group A-D) with obesity (BMI> 30kg/m2), obese healthy
 adults with BMI> 30kg /m2, patients with Obesity hypoventilation syndrome

 -  informed consent provided

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  patients less than BMI <30 kg/m2 with or without COPD, OHS

 -  Age < 18 years

 -  pregnancy, lactation

 -  any medical, psychological or other condition restricting the patient's ability to
 provide informed consent

 -  participation in another clinical trial