At what elevation range is altitude sickness a concern?

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At what elevation range is altitude sickness a concern?

At what elevation range is altitude sickness a concern?

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

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Does living at a high altitude make you fitter?

Living at high altitude can potentially improve your endurance during intense exercise. It may increase your aerobic capacity, lactic acid tolerance, and oxygen flow to your muscles. To prevent altitude sickness, climb slowly and reduce your intensity at high altitudes.

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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

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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

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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.

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How can I breathe better at high altitudes?

Once you have mastered the belly breath, you can add resistance to your exhalation by pursing your lips and exhaling forcefully, and this is what mountaineers call the Pressure Breath. This is one of the most important breaths for climbing at high altitudes that helps combat the decrease in atmospheric pressure

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