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What is the difficulty faced by the mountaineers with respect to the air present around them ? How is this difficulty solved ?

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At altitude, the atmospheric pressure is low. Hence, air is less dense. As a result, less oxygen is avaiable for breathing. The person feels uneasiness, headache etc. This is called altitude sickness. This difficulty is solved by carrying oxygen cylinders with them.
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