What happens to your body in Mount Everest's 'death zone'
that blood samples taken from four mountaineers in the death zone revealed that the climbers were surviving on just one-quarter of the oxygen they needed at sea level.Five miles above sea level, the air has so little oxygen that even with supplementary air tanks, it can feel like"running on a treadmill and breathing through a straw,"A lack of oxygen results in myriad health risks.
fatigue, a feeling of impending suffocation at night, weakness, and a persistent cough that brings up white, watery, or frothy fluid. Sometimes the coughing is so severe it can crack or separate ribs.In the death zone, your brain can start to swell, which can lead to nausea and a form of psychosis Nausea and vomiting from altitude-related illnesses, including HAPE and HACE, also cause a decrease in appetite. The glare from the endless snow and ice can cause snow blindness — temporary vision loss, or burst blood vessels in your eyes.
Argentina Últimas Noticias, Argentina Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
The Scary Things That Happen to The Human Body at Mount Everest's 'Death Zone'Human bodies work best at sea level.
Leer más »
Mount Vernon women accused of kidnapping foster son arrested at Sea-Tac AirportPolice say the two women accused of kidnapping their 5-year-old foster son were arrested at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Thursday. FOX13
Leer más »
Registered sex offender charged after trying to steal girl's bag in Mount Prospect: policeA Des Plaines man is facing charges after allegedly trying to steal a bag from a teenage girl Monday in Mount Prospect.
Leer más »
Mount Vernon woman, mother arrested after allegedly kidnapping 5-year-old and taking him to VietnamA Mount Vernon woman and her mother, accused of kidnapping a 5-year-old boy and taking him to Vietnam, were arrested at Sea-Tac Airport on Thursday.
Leer más »