Riya went on mountain trekking with her friends on a school trip. On reaching top of the mountain, she experienced
difficulty in breathing. Explain the reason behind this ?
Answers
Explanation:
When you’re mountain climbing, hiking, driving, or doing any other activity at a high altitude, your body may not get enough oxygen.
The lack of oxygen can cause altitude sickness. Altitude sickness generally occurs at altitudes of 8,000 feet and above. People who aren’t accustomed to these heights are most vulnerable. Symptoms include headache and insomnia.
You shouldn’t take altitude sickness lightly. The condition can be dangerous. Altitude sickness is impossible to predict — anyone at a high elevation can get it.
What are the symptoms?
The symptoms of altitude sickness can show up immediately or gradually. Symptoms of altitude sickness include:
fatigue
insomnia
headache
nausea
vomiting
rapid heart rate
shortness of breath (with or without exertion)
More serious symptoms include:
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