Why Mountain Air Makes Breath Shorter During Exercise
A reader asks why running on a mountain path causes shortness of breath. At elevations of two miles or more the air is thinner, supplying less oxygen for heavy exertion. The body compensates by producing more red blood cells, allowing a person to run longer without panting if careful.
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