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Re: Sleep Apnea and Altitude

Posted by rocket moose on February 24, 2004 at 06:36:06:

In Reply to: Sleep Apnea and Altitude posted by cptamedd on February 23, 2004 at 21:41:48:

I don't know if this will help, but...
The difference in atmospheric pressure between sea level and 7000 ft. is about 2.8 psi. This is equivalent to about 180 cm/H20, or about 10 times the higher pressure settings of those using xPAP.
Where were you stationed prior to Ft. Carson? I may be wrong, but it stands to reason that someone with mild apnea at lower elevations might have severe apnea at high elevations.


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