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  • 19/05/2023

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At which altitude does the air begin to be noticeably thinner?

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Dr. Dr Vasanthasree Nair

Dr Vasanthasree Nair

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  • MBBS
  • 15+ Yrs
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At 12,500 feet the air becomes thinner and oxygen becomes lower making it difficult to breathe.

Dr. Vasanthasree Suggests...

Take a ALLERGY, CABBAGE Test or Take a HTLV - 1 AND 2 ANTIBODY Test

Book ALLERGY, CABBAGE TestBook HTLV - 1 AND 2 ANTIBODY Test

Answered 24/07/2025

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