2007-03-16 22:48:11 · 11 answers · asked by KatGuy 7 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Denver
You may experience a shortness of breath. Everyone is different. Some people may experience altitude sickness which should be taken very seriously. Not many experience it in Denver but it is something to prepare for or consider when you go further up in elevation. When you go to a higher altitude your body has to produce more red blood cells to compensate for the lack of oxygen.
2007-03-17 00:59:17 · answer #1 · answered by 10 pts for me? 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A normal, healthy person will have absolutely no problems breathing in Denver. It's only at 5,280 feet which is not that high. People with respiratory difficulties may experience symptoms, but remember that for many years in the early 1900s, people flocked to Denver to cure their pulmonary conditions like TB - we have one of the best pulmonary hospitals in the country here, National Jewish. Athletes exerting themselves will notice the altititude, but those in good shape will not be affected too much. Their bodies will compensate quickly and learn to adapt.
What people most notice is the dryness. We are in the high desert here and the humidity is usually very low, >15%. When people complain of headaches, it's usually because of mild dehydration. It is essential that any visitor drink water like crazy, both during and before their visit. That will alleviate most of the symptoms of higher altitude.
When visitors go skiing or up to the mountains, that's when the altitude may have an affect on normal healthy people. Anything over 7,500 feet can affect breathing and can even cause altitude sickness, which is serious. Nevertheless, most people adapt quickly and go skiing and drinking without problem - otherwise, we'd never have a ski industry out here!
2007-03-17 04:32:42 · answer #2 · answered by Mama Gretch 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I live in Southeast Texas and I visited Denver about a week ago. When I first arrived I could tell a difference in the air. I got winded easier and couldn't run as long. Then when I went higher into the mountains the air was even thinner.
2007-03-20 16:39:08 · answer #3 · answered by tennisfrog2005 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. my brother has a jazz choir and whenever they sing in Denver, they can only hold a note for about half as long as they can in lower altitudes. but the difficulty in breathing is not apparent when you're just breathing normally. it gets to you once you start running or something..
2007-03-16 22:57:57 · answer #4 · answered by miokti 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so....not that I noticed. I visited Boulder a couple years ago, and stayed up in the mountains. Cold! :-D I have a little asthma, and I didn't have any trouble breathing while up there. I was with snorers, though....and they snored extra loudly, which I blame on the altitude!
2007-03-16 22:56:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Well, it's not as though you'll be gasping for breath or anything, but the air just might seem, thinner. It sounds weird, but that's what it may seem like. This feeling doesn't take very long to wear off either.
2007-03-18 12:56:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It just largely depends on where you're coming from. If a person from the coast comes to Denver they're likely to have some problems.
2007-03-17 01:50:44 · answer #7 · answered by Spud55 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I live in NJ and just went to Denver on a business trip and did not experience any difficulties.
2007-03-20 16:39:20 · answer #8 · answered by Sylvia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For the first few days , yes . But then you get accostumed with it.
2007-03-18 09:43:40 · answer #9 · answered by brasilian girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is different for everyone. If you are healthy, you should be totally fine.
2007-03-20 05:38:23 · answer #10 · answered by Robdog 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋