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This is because there is less atmosphere at higher altitudes and, therefore, less oxygen. At 5500 metres, the air pressure is half that of sea level. Around 5500 metres, is the limit for human habitation. At 8900 metres (top of Everest), the pressure is 30% of sea level. 10000 metres is the limit of the lower atmosphere. Because there is less oxygen, one has to take deeper breaths to get the same amount of oxygen.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoThis 'deafness' is caused by the change in pressure, from both the outside air pressure and the inside air pressure of the ear. A change in pressure can cause 'deafness'. Often, but not always, yawning can help resolving this problem as it equals the pressure between the two sides.
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∙ 14y agoThe higher up you go in the atmosphere, the less dense the air around you. So for each breath you take, your body is taking in less and less oxygen. This gives you the feeling of shortness of breath, as well as light-headedness and nausea.
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∙ 11y agothe air is thinner because the pressure in the air is lower
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What is the difference between the lifestyle of people living in high altitudes and low altitudes?
One difference n the life style of people living in high altitudes instead of low altitudes is weight. People living in high altitudes are typically not over weight. They also have less heart disease
Why ice melts slowly at higher altitudes?
because there is low pressure at higher altitudes
Are there problems with LCD TVs at high altitudes?
Because plasma cells contain inert gases and the pressure increases at higher altitudes causing increased heat in plasma televisions. LCD televisions do not have any problems at high altitudes.
Why is it possible for a high mountain to be covered by snow?
The high altitudes cause it to be colder.
What are high speed winds and high altitudes known as?
I think it is winds,speed, and altitude
Why would you become short of breath at high altitudes if air at those levels still contain 21 oxygen?
Why would you become short of breath at high altitudes if air at those levels still contains 21% oxygen
What happens to your lungs at high altitudes?
at high altitude you have to breath harder which means you have to breath out more which reduces the amount of acid in the blood. after a few days your kidneys can restore their HP
Why is it more difficult to breath at the top of a mountain?
This is due to the thinness of the atmosphere at high altitudes (e.g. the top of a mountain). The thinness is caused by the loss of molecules to space due to the slight lessening of gravity's pull at high altitudes.
What symptoms does asthma has?
Usually characterized by the following symptoms: -Shortness of breath that worsens with physical activity -A high pitched wheezing sound when you breath -Feeling the need to gasp for breath -Flushed complexion -A dry cough
Cirrus clouds appear at low to high altitudes?
just high altitudes
Risk on high altitude of Mexico City?
Just shortness of breath and occasional head aches, both of which become less significant with the passage of time.
Pulmonary edema is the most profound effect from exposure to?
exposure to high altitudes or chronic heart or lung conditions. It occurs when fluid accumulates in the air sacs of the lungs, making it difficult for oxygen to pass into the bloodstream. Symptoms include shortness of breath, coughing, and wheezing, and immediate medical attention is required to treat the condition.
Do people from high altitudes have trouble breathing at sea level?
No, from being used to breathing at high altitudes, their body has created more capillaries which allow them to use oxygen more efficiently. The only reaction they would have from being at sea level is a lower respiration rate, or needing to breath less.
What is the difference between the lifestyle of people living in high altitudes and low altitudes?
One difference n the life style of people living in high altitudes instead of low altitudes is weight. People living in high altitudes are typically not over weight. They also have less heart disease
What type of clouds are wispy and occur at very high altitudes'?
Cirrocumulus cloud is a clous that often appears at high altitudes.
Why do jet airplanes fly at high altitudes?
Jet airplanes fly at high altitudes because it is more fuel efficient. Flying at higher altitudes uses less fuel than flying at lower altitudes.
What are the early symptoms of pneumonic plague?
Symptoms, which appear within one to three days after infection, include a severe, overwhelming pneumonia, with shortness of breath, high fever, and blood in the phlegm.
