At what altitude can you not breath at?

What explains shortness of breath in high altitude?

  • Answer:

    The higher up you go in the atmosphere, the less dense the air around you. So for each breath you take, your body is taking in less and less oxygen. This gives you the feeling of shortness of breath, as well as light-headedness and nausea.

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