What is a hypoxic chamber?
The hypoxic chamber is a closed space that mimics a higher altitude by reducing the oxygen content in the ambient air. Athletes usually use the Hypoxic Chamber to accliminate their bodies to high altitude conditions. Manufacturers create these adjustable environments in variable sizes. Individuals performing strict activities at high altitudes are likely to develop hypoxia or deprivation of oxygen. Physiological changes resulting from hypoxia can cause death. Several types of hypoxic chamber are available. The chamber may be a hypoxic tent that fits the bed, a solid framed structure involving a specific amount of space or room size. Some manufacturers create masks that replicate oxygen deprivation. Some of these enclosed environments have air conditioning units that eliminate moisture in the atmosphere created by expenditure. Filters remove carbon dioxide produced from exhalation.
depending on the size of the Hypoxic Chamber INdivuals can sleep, perform normal daily activities or engage in strict physical exercise in the environment it creates. Users gradually lower the oxygen level of environmental oxygen in the hypoxic chamber. Many believe that reducing the amount of oxygen gradually, for days, the condition that the body works more effectively at high altitudes, where the oxygen level is low. System modifications can range from 0 to 25,000 feet (7,620 meters) above sea level.
Air usually contains approximately 20.9% oxygen, but the oxygen -neglected environment may have breathable oxygen levels up to 12%. While in the hypoxic chamber, individuals generally monitor the blood oxygen levels in the body by means of a pulse/oxymeter, commonly called a pulse/ox monitor. Healthy, well oxgenated bodies usually emit a pulse/ox reading 100%. Some athletes try to work with values up to 90%.
gradually by callingHypoxy athletes usually hope to increase the number of red blood cells that carry oxygen throughout the body. Many of them believe that athletes reduce the opportunity to experience hypoxia at high altitudes. People who are not used to high altitude can experience hypoxia or height.
symptoms of hypoxia include headaches, nausea and difficult breathing. There may also be disorientation, seizures and coma. Respiratory and cognitive symptoms generally occur secondary to swelling or swelling. In an effort to save energy, hypoxic induction factors (HIF) cause changes in the body that affect cell growth. With the exception of vascular tissue cells, most cells will cease to grow and reproduce.
The body also generates more red blood cells, which is known as polycythemy. Depending on the degree of polycytemia, the blood densifies and may form clots and cause heart symptoms. In mild cases, the treatment of hypoxia usually involves decreasing to lower altitudemore oxygen. Individuals who experience serious symptoms require diuretics, analgesics and oxygen therapy.