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What causes an increase in hemoglobin?
What causes an increase in hemoglobin?
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
Related Questions
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
Is oxygen low in higher altitudes?
Yes, oxygen is lower in higher altitudes
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
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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).
Last updated on 19 May 2023
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