What are the effects of living at high altitudes?

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What are the effects of living at high altitudes?

What are the effects of living at high altitudes?

You will likely feel nauseous and lightheaded. You may vomit and have a headache. Different levels of altitude sickness have different symptoms: Symptoms of mild, short-term altitude sickness usually begin 12 to 24 hours after arriving at high altitude

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

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

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

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

At which altitude does the air begin to be noticeably thinner?

At 12,500 feet the air becomes thinner and oxygen becomes lower making it difficult to breathe.

Last updated on 19 May 2023

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