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At high altitude the oxygen levels are lower. In order to supply the same amount of oxygen to your body you need to breath harder. The increased breathing causes you to also breath out more carbon dioxide which causes the blood to get less acidic. After a few days the kidneys can compensate and restore a normal pH.
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∙ 12y agoMost nose bleeds occur within the lower end of the nose in the lower septum. The septum is the semi-rigid wall separating the two channels of the nose that contain blood vessels. These blood vessels lie close to the surface, making them susceptible to injury. Lower nose bleeds do not usually require medical attention unless the bleeding cannot be stopped or it happens in the very young.
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∙ 11y agoIt affects the respiratory system due to the less amount of air as a mountain climber, for example, goes higher and higher. The more high altitude the reach, less oxygen is available, so he has more difficulty to breathe. If he doesn't count on a cylinder of oxygen to help him to breathe, his heart increases its heartbeat more and more thus leading to a heart failure and consequent death. If that person is used to live on high altitudes, his red blood cells is naturally increased and he can go to high altitudes without the help of oxygen, but even for those persons there is a limit.
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∙ 13y agoBecause the air is thinner, and in thinner air there is less oxygen.
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How can people in good shape have trouble breathing at high altitudes?
There is less oxygen in the air at higher altitudes. The atmosphere is held in place by the force of gravity, and it is thicker at the bottom, and gradually becomes thinner the higher you go. If you get high enough, the air runs out completely and you are then in outer space. Better wear your spacesuit!
In Peru and Bolivia many people do what in higher altitudes?
herd llamas and alpacas
What is the name of people that help people with breathing problems?
Resportory therapist
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.
At higher altitudes there is less oxygen in the air How might the composition of blood in people living in these higher altitudes differ from the blood in people living at sea level?
In an effort to take in as much Oxygen is available to us, the human body increases the number of RBCs in the system, which also would reflect in a higher Haemoglobin count for such people.
What is difference between the lifestyle of people living on high altitudes and low altitudes?
People living at high altitudes tend to have larger lung capacity and higher red blood cell count to adapt to lower oxygen levels. They may also have a lower resting metabolic rate. In contrast, people living at low altitudes may have faster metabolism and lower red blood cell count due to higher oxygen levels.
What does smokign do to your lungs?
it can affect breathing and people get lung problems
Do people native to higher or lower altitudes produce more or less blood cells than those people native to altitudes at sea level?
When a person is at a higher altitude, their red blood cells get bigger, so they can carry more oxygen. You don't have to be a native for this to happen.
Why are aeroplane cabins pressurized?
Airplanes often fly at great altitudes, of 10 kilometers or more. People would have serious trouble breathing at that altitude.
Why do many weather chanels and newspapers issue smog alerts when pollutants may be higher than normal?
To warn people of the possible hazards. Especially those that may have breathing problems
Persons with breathing problems who want to start exercising should choose a?
Persons with breathing problems who want to start exercising should choose a low aerobic exercise. People with breathing problems also should consult their doctor before starting a workout program.
Do people with emphysema have a higher breathing rate than someone who does not have the decease?
yes they do
