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Modeling of breath methane concentration profiles during exercise on an ergometer*This paper is dedicated to the memory of our friend, colleague, and mentor Anton Amann, who has always promoted the use of mathematical models for elucidating the exhalation kinetics of volatile organic compounds. (2nd February 2016)
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Modeling of breath methane concentration profiles during exercise on an ergometer*This paper is dedicated to the memory of our friend, colleague, and mentor Anton Amann, who has always promoted the use of mathematical models for elucidating the exhalation kinetics of volatile organic compounds. (2nd February 2016)
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Modeling of breath methane concentration profiles during exercise on an ergometer*This paper is dedicated to the memory of our friend, colleague, and mentor Anton Amann, who has always promoted the use of mathematical models for elucidating the exhalation kinetics of volatile organic compounds.
Abstract: We develop a simple three compartment model based on mass balance equations which quantitatively describes the dynamics of breath methane concentration profiles during exercise on an ergometer. With the help of this model it is possible to estimate the endogenous production rate of methane in the large intestine by measuring breath gas concentrations of methane.