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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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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
At what altitude do you need oxygen?
Supplemental oxygen is required above 10,000 feet
Last updated on 19 May 2023
Why does the hemoglobin level rise at high altitudes?
At high attitudes, hypoxia-induced erythropoietic drive results in erythrocytosis and an increase in hemoglobin concentration and hematocrit. Hence people with SCD should be careful and report abnormalities to the doctor immediately.
Last updated on 19 May 2023
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