But does using canned oxygen for altitude sickness actually work?
Heres what they had to say.
What is altitude sickness and why does it happen?
When you ascend to higher altitudes, air oxygen levels decrease.
A rapid change in air pressure also occurs.
Pregnant people are at a higher risk for altitude sickness, no matter how physically fit they are.
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So are people with heart and lung conditions.
You dont have to climb as high as Mt.
Everests 29,000 feet to experience altitude sickness.
Switzerlands famed Matterhorn is close to 15,000 ft. high.
Does using canned oxygen for altitude sickness help?
Dr. Middleton notes that breathing canned oxygen may help athletes temporarily increase their oxygen levels.
She stresses however that it is not a long-term solution.
Registered respiratory therapist,John Landry BS, RRT,agrees but takes a softer stance about its use.
Its important to note that it ultimately comes down to personal preference and each individuals experience, he says.
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You may need to head to a lower altitude and stay there until you feel better.
And if you are experiencing severe symptoms, its best to seek medical attention right away.
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