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What is the effect of high altitude on an unacclimated person?
What is the effect of high altitude on an unacclimated person?
What is the effect of high altitude on an unacclimated person?
High altitude environments can be debilitating to unacclimatized individuals exposed to elevations above 3,000 m (9,843 ft) for periods ranging from several hours to days. Moderate hypoxia induces substantial alterations in physiological and psychological parameters within a few hours
Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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How does one avoid altitude sickness?
Avoid visiting places on the same day when you get to higher altitudes. Acclimatise and only then get to places which requires climbing.
Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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
Do people living in high altitude have bigger lungs?
They have larger lung capacity than people living in the plains.
Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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