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Do people living in high altitude have bigger lungs?

Do people living in high altitude have bigger lungs?

They have larger lung capacity than people living in the plains.

Last updated on 19 May 2023

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What happens if there is a high HB level in men?

High hemoglobin levels can lead to dizziness, fatigue, easy bruising and other symptoms.

Last updated on 19 May 2023

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Is oxygen low in higher altitudes?

Yes, oxygen is lower in higher altitudes

Last updated on 19 May 2023

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Why is it difficult to breathe in high altitudes?

At higher altitudes such as on top of a mountain, the air is less dense and this means that the partial pressure of oxygen is lower. Hence, the fall in atmospheric pressure at higher altitude decreases the partial pressure of inspired oxygen

Last updated on 19 May 2023

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Why does level of oxygen decrease when altitude increases?

High altitudes can cause low oxygen saturation levels or desaturation of an individual's blood. It happens because of low atmospheric pressure at high altitudes. Oxygen saturation levels refer to the extent hemoglobin is bound or saturated to oxygen.

Last updated on 19 May 2023

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What causes an increase in hemoglobin?

High hemoglobin level is most often caused by low oxygen levels in the blood (hypoxia), present over a long period of time. Common reasons includes bone marrow disease that causes abnormal increase in red blood cells (polycythemia vera) Congenital heart disease and heavy smoking.

Last updated on 19 May 2023

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