Maximal Oxygen Uptake (VO2max) in Patients With COPD

"Overall design 16 non-smoking individuals with COPD and 16 controls (non-smokers) matched for age and sex on a group level will be included in the study. The study consists of two study days. Separation between the study days are at least 48 hours and maximum 10 days.~Before entering the study: Informed written and oral consent.~Study day 1: Medical examination, full lung function testing (dynamic spirometry, whole-body plethysmography, diffusion capacity) followed by a maximal oxygen consumption test (VO2peak), VO2-verification bout and VO2kinetic test (duration 3h).~Study day 2: Participants will undergo a maximal oxygen consumption test (VO2peak), VO2-verification bout and VO2kinetic test (duration 1,5h)."