Observation of Aerosol Generation by Human Subjects During Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing Using a High-Powered Laser Technique: A Pilot Project.
Christopher M VargaKeith J KwiatkowskiMichael J PedroHerman GroepenhoffEdward A RoseCallum GrayKai D PinkertonMichael G McBrideStephen M ParidonPublished in: Journal of medical and biological engineering (2022)
Our method of aerosol particle quantification enables measurement of significant quantities of ultrafine particles and dynamic assessment of aerosol production during CPET. The unique pattern of aerosol production observed during submaximal and peak exercise suggests that extension of results from resting breathing to CPET may not be appropriate.