For the medically minded
As far as I can tell, the reason people suffering from sleep apnea can allow their bodies to enter low SaO2 without suffering hypoxemia and blackout is the same reason people living at altitude have a higher red blood cell count - the body adapts to the different oxygen levels available.
My question is, and forgive me if this sounds stupid, but is it possible to lower the saturation of oxygen in the body for extended periods of time? Say for a few hours or so? This would appear to have an immense benefit on apnea ability.
Thanks in advance,
Brad
As far as I can tell, the reason people suffering from sleep apnea can allow their bodies to enter low SaO2 without suffering hypoxemia and blackout is the same reason people living at altitude have a higher red blood cell count - the body adapts to the different oxygen levels available.
My question is, and forgive me if this sounds stupid, but is it possible to lower the saturation of oxygen in the body for extended periods of time? Say for a few hours or so? This would appear to have an immense benefit on apnea ability.
Thanks in advance,
Brad