Two Sisters Vacationing in Different Altitudes: Who Will Experience More Trouble Adjusting to Air Pressure Changes?

One Vacationing in High Colorado Mountains

The difference in air pressure at the two locations is felt when the oxygen concentration is different for these two locations. In general, the concentration of oxygen is the same for both the atmosphere above a plain land and above sea level. Therefore, the sister vacationing near the sea will not face difficulties in breathing.

One Vacationing in Florida at Sea Level

While the sister vacationing in the mountains will feel the air pressure difference due to a decreased oxygen concentration over the mountains. The lower oxygen levels at high altitudes can lead to difficulties in breathing and adjusting to the change in air pressure for the sister from Florida who is used to sea level conditions.