Intrapleural pressure during a forced vital capacity (VC) manoeuvre is often in excess of that required to generate maximal expiratory airflow. This excess pressure compresses alveolar gas (i.e., thor
Basal values of body weight, Tb and ventilatory parameters of Wistar and WAR groups during normoxia conditions (control period), before hypercapnia or hypoxia.
Respiratory frequency (f) and tidal volume (VT) were measured using spontaneously breathing rats. Fiber activity was measured using ventilator-assisted rats. Baseline values were averaged over 10 brea
