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Effects of high altitude on humans - Wikipedia Travel to each of these altitude regions can lead to medical problems, from the mild symptoms of acute mountain sickness to the potentially fatal high-altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE) and high-altitude cerebral edema (HACE)
Travel to High Altitudes | Travelers Health | CDC If you plan to travel to an elevation higher than 8,000 feet above sea level or higher, you may be at risk for altitude illness, which is caused by low oxygen levels in the air
Altitude Sickness: What It Is, Symptoms, Treatment Prevention Altitude sickness is the term for medical conditions that can happen when you move to a higher altitude too quickly The higher up you go, the thinner the atmosphere gets That means breathing in the same amount of air gets you less oxygen than at a lower altitude
High-Altitude Travel and Altitude Illness | Yellow Book | CDC High-altitude environments expose travelers to cold, low humidity, increased ultraviolet radiation, and decreased air pressure, all of which can cause health problems The biggest concern, however, is hypoxia, due to the decreased partial pressure of oxygen (PO 2)
What Effects Do High Altitudes Have on the Body? | livestrong If you've ever traveled from sea level to a high altitude, you may have felt sick for the first few days of your trip Breathlessness, headache and fatigue are common side effects of high altitude Blame it on thin air At high altitude, there's less oxygen in the air, and this can affect your body
High Altitude Travel and Altitude Illness - Engineers Without Borders “High altitude” is generally considered to be elevations 4,900 to 11,500 feet or higher above sea level Traveling to environments significantly above sea level can present health risks due to the lack of oxygen, often referred to as “thin” air
Exposure To High Altitude: How It Affects Your Health High altitude exposure refers to the experience of being at a high elevation, typically 8,000 feet (2,400 meters) above sea level or higher This can have significant effects on the body, particularly in terms of breathing and cardiovascular health