if you're from a place like new york or boston (sea level)
2006-10-18 01:36:02 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Denver
it takes a little while... you might find yourself having to catch your breath a little more often because the air is thinner. but eventually it's not a problem.
2006-10-18 01:48:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The younger and healthier you are the faster the process. Some middle-aged and older develop symptoms that require hospital stay for tests and treatment to help them adjust. Some pregnant women have to be careful.
You notice shortness of breath. Don't over-exert, early on. You don't want to pass out. You won't notice a difference in your physiology after a month.
Colorado Springs has the Olympic training center, to give the athletes an advantage. Pretty sneaky, that!
2006-10-18 08:56:59 · answer #2 · answered by Charlie Kicksass 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does take some getting use to being the mile high city. And the cooking directions differ also.
But you will adjust; just take it easy at first. Don't try to run a marathon as you won't be able to breathe until your use to the elevation.
2006-10-18 08:44:16 · answer #3 · answered by Linda D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dad lived in Denver for about a year, but kept getting head aches. Finally, he went to the doctor and found out that because he was frequently flying to Ohio for business meetings he wasn't getting acclimated. Bottom line: Its not hard, just carry some Tylenol, but once you get acclimated, if you leave you'll have to start over when you get back. My dad finally just moved to Ohio permanently to spare himself that pain.
2006-10-18 08:45:12 · answer #4 · answered by Erica 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes all you have to do is drink a lot of WATER and dont try to sit around all day. It also helps if you dont just stay there a single day. Most people who get altitude sickness drink a lot of sugary drinks like sodas. It is really not that hard to adjust.
2006-10-18 08:47:00 · answer #5 · answered by jackrab 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diffrent Strokes for Diffrent Folks.
I had a hard time going from Sea level to 3000 feet! But, it might be alright for you. My roomies at 3000' didn't have any problems.
2006-10-18 08:45:06 · answer #6 · answered by thewordofgodisjesus 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went to Denver, didn't bother me at all, unless you're gonna bake something, then you have some adjusting to do, LOL
2006-10-18 08:43:39 · answer #7 · answered by ~mj~ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It isn't too hard, just take it easy on drinknig for the first week or so, you get drunker faster at higher elevations.
2006-10-18 08:43:37 · answer #8 · answered by Jon C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nearly impossible if you are sports team coming out for a day or two. If you are moving out, you won't even notice.
2006-10-21 09:38:54 · answer #9 · answered by football fan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most people are acclimated within a day or two
2006-10-18 08:39:00 · answer #10 · answered by xox_bass_player_xox 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋