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High altitude exposure reduces oxygen levels and causes physiological responses in the body. Immediate responses include hyperventilation and increased blood flow to compensate for lower oxygen levels. With acclimatization over days, adaptations occur like increased red blood cell count. Medical risks include acute mountain sickness (AMS), high altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE), and high altitude cerebral edema (HACE). AMS causes headaches and nausea. HAPE involves fluid buildup in the lungs. HAPE is more sev

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