Thread: Hypoxia????
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Old 01-02-2009 | 04:23 AM
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I'm not a medical professional, but hypoxia is not impossible. The FAA limit for flight without supplemental oxygen is somewhat arbitrary in that everybody will need oxygen at a different altitude. Maybe you just need it at an altitude lower than most people. Lots of things can affect it, vital capacity, smoking etc. I'm sure a health pro can add some more.
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