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

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 19 May 2023

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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.

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How do people survive at high altitudes?

Humans can survive at high altitudes. However, if you go to a high altitude, your body needs to adjust properly by getting used to it slowly or you could get sick.

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What should you do if you have altitude sickness?

If you have altitude sickness you should first acclimatise with the enviroment for 24-48 hours before stepping out to do any activity.

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At what altitude do you need oxygen?

Supplemental oxygen is required above 10,000 feet

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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.

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