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HIGH ALTITUDE = LESS OXYGEN LOCATION/ELEVATION % OF OXYGEN Sea Level 100% Denver, CO, 5,280 feet 84% Red Rocks, CO 6,250 feet 80% Vail Ski Resort, CO, (top of chair lift), 11,570 feet 66% Pikes Peak, CO, 14,110 feet 55% Mount Everest, Nepal, 29,035 feet 30% Visit www.getAltigen.com for more locations. SYMPTOMS OF ALTITUDE SICKNESS MILD Nausea Fatigue Headache Nosebleed Dehydration Loss of appetite Sleep difficulties Shortness of breath ACUTE Delirium Confusion Acute headache Loss of memory Inability to sleep Unconsciousness Difficulty urinating Labored breathing Consider the size, constitution, intensity of the activity and altitude where one plans to sport, travel or play. These factors can influence one?s decision to increase or decrease the above recommendations. HIGH ALTITUDE TIPS 1. DRINK MORE WATER Dehydration causes headaches. 2. LESS SALT AND CAFFEINE Depletes body of water. 3. ALCOHOL IN MODERATION Deprives body of water and oxygen. 4. MORE CARBS / LESS FAT Produce energy more efficiently. 5. WEAR SUNSCREEN AND SHADES UV rays are 36% more intense at altitude. 6. WEAR LAYERS OF CLOTHING Sudden weather changes are common. 7. TAKE ALTIGEN(TM) Assists body in adjusting to altitude. ?LET THE VIEWS TAKE YOUR BREATH AWAY NOT THE ALTITUDE? IF IN DOUBT, FOLLOW THE GOLDEN RULE OF ASCENDING, DESCEND DESCEND DESCEND. Sport Travel Play