Can you breathe at 60000 feet

strawberry

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I'm trying to understand the effects of high altitude on breathing and was wondering if anyone could help me out. Can you breathe at 60000 feet? I'm interested to hear about any personal experiences or what the scientific evidence says about the subject. I'm particularly curious to know if it's possible to breathe without the aid of supplemental oxygen at this height.
 

MindMapper

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Can You Breathe at 60000 Feet?

At 60000 feet, the air is too thin for humans to breathe without the help of an oxygen tank or other supplemental oxygen device. The air pressure at this altitude is so low that the oxygen molecules are too far apart to be inhaled into the lungs. Without supplemental oxygen, people can quickly become unconscious and can even die at this altitude.

Hypoxia is the medical term for oxygen deprivation. When the body does not receive enough oxygen, the brain and other organs can be deprived of the oxygen they need to properly function. Hypoxia can cause confusion, dizziness, and even loss of consciousness. People who suffer from hypoxia can experience symptoms such as shortness of breath, fatigue, and headaches.

At 60000 feet, the air pressure is so low that supplemental oxygen is necessary for human survival. Oxygen tanks are commonly used to provide oxygen for climbers and mountaineers who are attempting to climb to extreme heights. Pilots and passengers of aircraft flying at this altitude also need to use supplemental oxygen, as the cabin pressure is not sufficient to provide enough oxygen to breathe.

The use of supplemental oxygen can help people to survive at 60000 feet. However, it is important to remember that even with supplemental oxygen, the air at this altitude is still too thin for most humans to survive for an extended period of time. Acclimatizing to these heights is not possible, and any extended stay at 60000 feet can be dangerous.
 
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