Marcelyn Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 I was enjoying lunch in a local restaurant yesterday when I noticed a man eating his food while using a portable oxygen container. Surprised me (and maybe concerned me also) because I have been told that people with a heart condition or while using oxygen should not live in a high altitude area like Boquete.Is my information correct or just an opinion? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twin Wolf Technology Group Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 (edited) I am not sure I would qualify Boquete as high altitude living. It is lower than Denver, Colorado. The body adjusts to high altitude by producing more red blood cells to carry the limited amount of oxygen found at much higher altitudes. This naturally occurs over a few weeks time. Given that Boquete is not utra high in elevation, I would suspect the man is in little danger.Here is a good article that explains it:http://www.thetrailgirl.com/2012/03/11/sea-level-to-high-altitude/ Edited October 24, 2015 by Twin Wolf Technology Group 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcelyn Posted October 24, 2015 Author Share Posted October 24, 2015 Thanks Twin Wolf. I enjoyed the article and I'm no longer concerned for this gentleman. Wishing him good health and a long life to enjoy beautiful Panama. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twin Wolf Technology Group Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 (edited) At one time I lived just above the 9,000 foot elevation line in Colorado. It was always a concern when friends and family came to visit. Edited October 24, 2015 by Twin Wolf Technology Group Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcelyn Posted October 24, 2015 Author Share Posted October 24, 2015 I did my under-graduate work in Greeley, Colorado. Know this city? Don't know what the elevation is for this location, but I loved it there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twin Wolf Technology Group Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Yes! I have friends in Greeley. The elevation of Greeley is about the same as Boquete - somewhere in the 4,000 foot range. Maybe a little above or below depending on where you are in both places. I lived up near Blackhawk and Central City among other places. Beautiful country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcelyn Posted October 24, 2015 Author Share Posted October 24, 2015 So right about beautiful country located between Denver and Cheyenne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brundageba Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 I'm touched by your concern for others Marcelyn. We need more of that. Mighty sweet !!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcelyn Posted November 4, 2015 Author Share Posted November 4, 2015 Thanks for your comment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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