Balloons Quote by Brad Alan Lewis
“I felt okay for the first 45 seconds, and then my vision grew fussy. My lungs felt like deflated balloons. I would have sucked oxygen through my ears, if that were possible. I was experiencing oxygen debt, or perhaps better stated, oxygen death.”
About This Quote
Source Personal Account: High Altitude Experience, Brad Alan Lewis, 2015
Initially fine, the body then suffers severe oxygen shortage, causing distress and a feeling of suffocation.
In simple terms: Oxygen shortage caused severe physical distress.
Key Takeaway
Monitor breathing and altitude to avoid oxygen deprivation.
Themes
health
physiology
extreme environments
Mood
anxious
urgent
Type
educational
warning
When to use this quote
- mountain climbing
- aviation
- scuba diving
Key Concepts
hypoxia
altitude sickness
respiratory distress
Questions to Reflect On
- What signs indicate onset of hypoxia?
- How can you prepare for high‑altitude exposure?
A Different Perspective
May not apply to low‑altitude activities.
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