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Physiology & Medicine / Question about High Altitude to Low Altitude physical effects. (Research)
« on: 05/02/2008 18:27:56 »
Greetings all. I'm currently working on writing my first novel and I have a question:
If a person born and living at high elevation (6000' to 10,000') for approximately 25-30 years is suddenly dropped to sea level, what would the physical effects be? I know of High Altitude sickness but would there be Low altitude sickness? How would the human body react to this new environment and one that is very warm and humid? What would be the advantages (more stamina?) or disadvantages (profuse sweating/dehydration?)?
I'll take any and all answers and details. I need as much info as possible about how the human body reacts to this altitude change.
Thanks in advance.
If a person born and living at high elevation (6000' to 10,000') for approximately 25-30 years is suddenly dropped to sea level, what would the physical effects be? I know of High Altitude sickness but would there be Low altitude sickness? How would the human body react to this new environment and one that is very warm and humid? What would be the advantages (more stamina?) or disadvantages (profuse sweating/dehydration?)?
I'll take any and all answers and details. I need as much info as possible about how the human body reacts to this altitude change.
Thanks in advance.