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Why is lower oxygen affinity in hb better at higher altitudes?

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Why is lower oxygen affinity in hb better at higher altitudes?

At higher altitudes such as on top of a mountain, the air is less dense and this means that the partial pressure of oxygen is lower.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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Why does sleeping at high altitude improve fitness levels?

Sleeping at higher attitudes promote fitness as it provides enough exposure to stimulate the production of new red blood cells, whilst allowing you to maintain training quality at sea level.

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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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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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Why do people living at a high altitude seem to be red?

They seem to be reddish because of greater concentration of hemoglobin the oxygen carrying protein the main component of red blood cells.

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At what altitude do you need oxygen?

Supplemental oxygen is required above 10,000 feet

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