Reaction of the Human Body to Changes in Atmospheric Pressure as an Adaptive Stress Syndrome
Tatiana Trifonova, Ekaterina KulaginaIntroduction:
The authors propose a methodological triad: «homeostasis - atmospheric vortex - adaptive syndrome». The importance of understanding the formation and dissipation of atmospheric vortices and pressure dynamics is emphasized.
Methods:
The principle of homeostasis was used in analyzing the problem, and the concepts of endogenous (self-regulating) and exogenous (drug-induced) homeostasis were introduced. The possible connection between the number of emergency medical care requests and changes in barometric pressure was mathematically assessed by constructing time series
Results:
The results of the statistical analysis of data on fluctuations in barometric pressure and cardiovascular disease incidence in the population are presented. A noticeable response from the cardiovascular system occurs with a «delay» of approximately two days; therefore, during this time, a failure in the body’s adaptive mechanisms may occur.
Discussion:
This paper has examined the body’s reaction to changes in atmospheric pressure through the lens of nonspecific environmental adaptation, specifically within the framework of Hans Selye’s theory of stress syndrome. The proposed approach is relevant for modeling self-organizing processes with feedback, which makes it possible to analyze and predict abrupt physiological transitions between different body states caused by various meteorological factors
Conclusion:
The resulting equation, with a high degree of confidence (p < 0.05), explains approximately 23% of EMS calls related to cardiovascular diseases. In individuals with weakened adaptive mechanisms, such changes can lead to worsening health, the development of pathological conditions, and, consequently, the need for medical intervention. In other words, within a two-day period, failure of adaptation may occur in patients with preexisting cardiovascular pathology.