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High Altitude

High Altitude During climbs to higher elevations, generally above 8000ft/2400m, the body undergoes certain physiological changes. These changes effect the way your body performs including hyperventilation/dyspnea (shortness of breath) upon exertion, increased urination, awakening many times during the night, and periodic breathing at night. [...]