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

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

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

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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.

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

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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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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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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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What are the reasons why athletes train at high altitudes?

The advantage of altitude training is that the muscles get a natural boost when more oxygen is available during lower-altitude competitions.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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