mjl1717
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At this level Above sea level what are the main changes that occur in the body and in the atmosphere?
Is this a good place for an asthmatic?-(yes or no) :idea:
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| msyamp
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it is good for an asthmatic.low pA O2 causing opening up of airways
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| msyamp
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ventilatory demands of activity at high altitude are greater, the reduced air density at least partially compensates. Patients with asthma who want to travel to high altitude should be encouraged to do so, but they should bring an adequate supply of their medications and pay attention to their respiratory symptoms.
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| sturge_weber
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well at high altitude, the pAo2 decreases, and so does the po2 and also the sao2. but bodty compenstes immediately, by hyperventilating, shifting the curve to the left, but after a few days the body also compensates by increasing the 23bpg, and the curve shifts to the right...
so oxgen delivery to the tissues is easy,
well about asthma, not very sure
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