Shyleen Frost

Nov 17, 2024 | physoc.onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Kathy Pham |Abel Emigdio Vargas |Shyleen Frost |Saheli Shah

1 INTRODUCTION High-altitude is a physiologically stressful environment due to reduced oxygen availability, low temperatures, low humidity, and other factors. Acute hypoxemia during travel to high altitude triggers a cascade of physiological responses to maintain oxygen homeostasis.