Assessing hypoxia risk during air travel after a severe asthma exacerbation in children

Decreased atmospheric cabin pressure in commercial aircrafts (cruising altitude 9,000–13,000 m), requiring cabin pressurization from 1,530 to 2,440 m, is equivalent to breathing a fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO2) of 15.1% at sea level.

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