Has anyone ever relocated to Denver, but because of problems with the altitude had to move away?

Question

Has anyone ever had chronic shortness of breathe or nosebleeds because of the Denver dryness and then moved away because of it?

Answer 1

ive never known anyone that was severely bothered by the altitude. My 75 year old grandmother comes to denver to visit often from her sea level town and has no problems whatsoever. Really, the altitude thing is way over exaggeratted. Anybody who is still complaining about it after a couple weeks needs to get a life.

Answer 2

It is true that the altitude has caused some people to relocate, because the air is much thinner up here than it is at sea level. But don't worry too much most people adapt quite nicely and it is no big deal. If the moisture is an issue all i can reccommend is a humidifier. Most of the people that have problems breathing up here are mostly the elderly, or those that have weakened respiratory systems...I personally have lived here all my life and i love it. It is the best climate anywhere on Earth, you get used to the altitude rather quickly in most cases. I believe Colorado people due to the higher altitude, may actually have the best respiratory health of the nation...just my opinion.

Answer 3

Yes, it is normal for a person to have shortness of breathe in Denver until their body adapts to the altitude. You will also have to watch drinking alcohol, because you will become drunk sooner than at sea level. As for nosebleeds, even new born babies at this altitude have nosebleeds due to the dryness. Most people adapt without too much trouble. Good luck *smiles*

Answer 4

I'm sure many people have, especially if they had any lung problems. I used to work (medical) in Colorado Springs and saw a lot of patients with COPD and couldn't handle the altitude. It caused them to have pulmonary edema.
It normally takes about 6 months for your body to acclimate to the mile high altitude: developing enough red cells to carry more oxygen. This is why many athletes train at higher altitudes, gives them an advantage when they go to compete at lower altitudes and don't get winded.