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The Effects of High Altitude on Asthma

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Allyson Checkley, Phd

A change of scenery is often a welcome break. But for people with asthma, spending time in a high altitude environment can cause unexpected effects. With reduced air pressure at high altitude, the air is thinner and there is less available oxygen to breathe.

Allyson Checkley is an experienced biomedical scientist with expertise in nutrition and cancer prevention. Checkley's passion for clear concise scientific communication has resulted in a number of peer-reviewed publications in Cancer Prevention Research. She obtained her PhD from the University of Texas Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and is currently completing a fellowship at The University of Colorado.