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What should you do if you have altitude sickness?

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What should you do if you have altitude sickness?

If you have altitude sickness you should first acclimatise with the enviroment for 24-48 hours before stepping out to do any activity.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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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 09 Dec 2024

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Why don't you get altitude sickness on an aeroplane?

The cabin air pressure in an airplane is adjusted to compensate for these high altitudes. The oxygen level is comparable to levels found in elevations of 5,000 to 9,000 feet. Both men and women can get altitude sickness.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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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.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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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 09 Dec 2024

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What is it like to live in extremely high altitudes?

High altitudes may mean ambient pressure can drop below vapour pressure hence, you might feel lethargy, sometimes unconciousness and if you are unable to cope up then connect with a doctor to know the best treatment.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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