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Is there such a thing as 'reverse altitude sickness'?
Is there such a thing as 'reverse altitude sickness'?
Is there such a thing as 'reverse altitude sickness'?
Humans can certainly experience reverse altitude sickness, known as high-altitude de acclimatisation syndrome (HADAS). When people who live at low altitude have adjusted to a high-altitude, low-oxygen environment, they can get any of a large number of possible symptoms of HADAS when returning to a lower altitude.
Last updated on 19 May 2023
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Why is lower oxygen affinity in hb better at higher 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.
Last updated on 19 May 2023
What happens to your lungs at high altitudes?
At altitude, the reduced oxygen content of the blood induces breathing instability, with periods of deep and rapid breathing alternating with central apnea. This breathing pattern is called high-altitude periodic breathing (PB).
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At what elevation range is altitude sickness a concern?
Any level above 8000 feet above sea level one can experience altitude concern
Last updated on 19 May 2023
At what altitude do you need oxygen?
Supplemental oxygen is required above 10,000 feet
Last updated on 19 May 2023
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