At what altitude do you need oxygen?

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At what altitude do you need oxygen?

At what altitude do you need oxygen?

At what altitude do you need oxygen?

Supplemental oxygen is required above 10,000 feet

Last updated on 19 May 2023

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Is oxygen low in higher altitudes?

Yes, oxygen is lower in higher altitudes

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

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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

Last updated on 19 May 2023

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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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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 19 May 2023

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