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?

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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 12 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.

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Is oxygen low in higher altitudes?

Yes, oxygen is lower in higher altitudes

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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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Do people living in high altitude have bigger lungs?

They have larger lung capacity than people living in the plains.

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At what altitude do you need oxygen?

Supplemental oxygen is required above 10,000 feet

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