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"inhaling oxygen will cause dependence if you experience altitude sickness!"

when traveling to the plateau, if altitude sickness occurs, be sure not to inhale oxygen. inhaling oxygen will cause dependence, and it will be difficult to get rid of it for life!

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this statement is incorrect.

oxygen inhalation is a common method to relieve altitude sickness. there is currently no evidence that oxygen inhalation will cause dependence. if oxygen treatment is not given promptly when oxygen is needed, more serious consequences may result.

during the national day holiday, many people will choose to travel to plateaus and mountainous areas. the scenery in these places is indeed beautiful, but when traveling to these places, you must pay attention to "act within your ability" because many people will suffer from altitude sickness when going to plateau areas, which may be life-threatening if not treated in time.

many people will choose to inhale oxygen to relieve altitude sickness, but there are many rumors circulating on the internet about "oxygen inhalation will cause dependence". so, is this statement true? what to do when altitude sickness occurs? what should you pay attention to when going to plateau areas?

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why does altitude sickness occur?

most people in our country live at relatively low altitudes. in these places, the air pressure is higher than in plateau areas, and the partial pressure of oxygen in the air is also relatively high, which can more easily enter the blood through the lungs and be transported to various parts of the body. in tissues and organs.

however, the air at high altitudes is thin, the air pressure decreases, and the partial pressure of oxygen also decreases. compared with plain areas, oxygen is less easy to enter the blood. people who have lived in low-altitude areas for a long time may enter the plateau area, which may cause the tissues and organs in the body to be unable to adapt to the low-oxygen environment.

especially when people quickly move from a plain area to a plateau area, such as flying directly from a plain area to the qinghai-tibet plateau, the body does not have enough time to adapt to this change, and a series of reactions will occur.

common symptoms include headache, dizziness, nausea, fatigue, shortness of breath, rapid heartbeat, etc. this is what people often call altitude sickness, also known as "acute altitude sickness."

acute altitude sickness itself is not fatal. what makes it dangerous is thatit may cause high altitude pulmonary edema and high altitude cerebral edema. these two diseases are more dangerous and may be life-threatening in severe cases.

how high up a mountain can you climb to cause altitude sickness?

if you are traveling to a mountain with a lower altitude, you don’t need to worry about altitude sickness.

according to the merck manual of diagnosis and treatment, most people will not suffer from altitude sickness if they climb to an altitude of 1,500 to 2,000 meters in one day.

20% of people will begin to suffer from altitude sickness if they climb to an altitude of 2,500 meters in one day, and 40% of people will suffer from altitude sickness if they climb to an altitude of 3,000 meters in one day.

according to this statement, most of the mountains in the eastern part of our country are relatively low in altitude and will not cause altitude sickness.

butif you go to tibet, qinghai, and some places in yunnan and sichuan, you may suffer from altitude sickness.especially if you fly directly to lhasa, where the altitude is 3,650 meters, the proportion of people suffering from altitude sickness should not be too low.

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oxygen inhalation due to altitude sickness

will dependency arise?

there is currently no evidence that oxygen inhalation will cause dependence.after returning to the plains, there will be no need for life-long oxygen inhalation.on the contrary, if oxygen is not administered in time, it may cause more serious consequences.

because the cause of altitude sickness is related to the reduction of oxygen content in the blood, oxygen inhalation can quickly increase the oxygen content in the blood, protect the brain, relieve the symptoms of dyspnea, reduce the respiratory rate, and prevent the further deterioration of altitude sickness.

and for high altitude pulmonary edema and high altitude cerebral edema, doctors will also recommend returning to low altitude areas as soon as possible. before that, in addition to drug treatment, the patient will also be given timely oxygen treatment in a hyperbaric oxygen chamber.

so,when traveling to plateau areas, take oxygen in time when it is time to inhale oxygen so that you can adapt to the plateau environment as soon as possible.

what to do if altitude sickness occurs?

if the symptoms of altitude sickness are mild, with only a slight headache, dizziness, and drowsiness, there is no need to worry too much.

you can rest more, do not plan too tight itineraries for the time being, and do not continue to areas with higher altitudes. you should rest for a day or two first, wait for symptoms to reduce and your body has adapted to the current altitude, before continuing to play.

however, if your symptoms continue to worsen after resting, or if you have very severe headache, nausea, or difficulty breathing at the beginning, you should seek medical help immediately. do not force yourself to travel because you "can't bear to waste time", otherwise it may cause plateau pulmonary edema and high altitude cerebral edema are more dangerous conditions. after all, life safety is the most important thing when traveling.

how to avoid altitude sickness?

of course, for many people living in the plains, it is not easy to go to the plateau. wouldn’t it be a pity if the vacation that was finally planned was ruined due to altitude sickness? is there any way to alleviate altitude sickness?

of course there is,for ordinary people, the easiest thing to do is to arrange their itinerary reasonably.

for example, the msd diagnosis and treatment manual states,the best way to prevent altitude sickness is to slow down your climb and not to increase altitude quickly.

if you have enough time, sitgoing to the qinghai-tibet plateau by train or bus may be better than taking a plane directly.if you don’t have enough time, don’t rush to arrange a tight itinerary immediately after flying to lhasa or other cities, let alone go to higher altitude attractions such as everest base camp.

it is recommended that after flying to the plateau, you first spend a day or two in the city where you are.and don’t play too hard, let your body adapt to the plateau environment first. if you already have mild altitude sickness,don't drink alcohol and try not to take sedative drugs.

for hiking enthusiasts, you need to be more careful when hiking at high altitudes. if you are hiking at an altitude of more than 3,000 meters,it is recommended that the altitude when sleeping should not be 500 meters higher than the previous day.even if you have climbed to a higher altitude during the day, you should go back and lose some altitude at night when you go to bed.

if you know for sure that you will have severe altitude sickness, try not to travel to plateau areas. after all, beautiful scenery is not only found on plateaus.

of course, for those who are not sure whether they will suffer from altitude sickness, they can also arrange one-day tours to scenic spots in high-altitude areas, such as one-day tours to huanglong and one-day tours to jade dragon snow mountain. play during the day and return to low-altitude areas to rest at night, which can also avoid severe altitude sickness.

no matter what, if you feel unwell while traveling in high-altitude areas, don’t hold on and seek help from medical staff in time. after all, altitude sickness cannot be taken lightly.

finally, i wish everyone a happy holiday and safe travels!

looking in the "ballad" mirror

some people will panic when they hear the word dependence, and may even deny it completely with the mentality of "i would rather believe that it exists than believe that it does not exist". in fact, it is better to take one more step forward and seek more verification. many such misunderstandings can be avoided.

in addition, many people who have lived in plain areas will suffer from altitude sickness when they travel to plateau areas. it is recommended that everyone make strategies and preparations before setting off to play safely.