Many people are subject to changes in the environment. A third of the population is affected by the attraction of air masses to the ground. Atmospheric pressure: the norm for a person, and how deviations from indicators affect general well-being people.
Changes in the weather can affect a person's condition
What atmospheric pressure is considered normal for a person
Atmospheric pressure is the weight of air that presses on the human body. On average, this is 1.033 kg per 1 cubic cm. That is, 10-15 tons of gas control our mass every minute.
The norm of atmospheric pressure is 760 mm Hg or 1013.25 mbar. Conditions in which the human body feels comfortable or adapted. In fact, the perfect weather indicator for any inhabitant of the Earth. In reality, this is not the case.
Atmospheric pressure is not stable. Its changes are daily and depend on the weather, relief, sea level, climate and even time of day. Fluctuations are not noticeable to humans. For example, at night mercury column ik rises 1-2 divisions higher. Minor changes do not affect the well-being of a healthy person. Jumps of 5-10 units or more are painful, and sharp significant jumps are fatal. For comparison: loss of consciousness from altitude sickness occurs already when the pressure drops by 30 units. That is, at a level of 1000 m above the sea.
Continent and even a separate country can be divided into conditional areas with different norms medium pressure. Therefore, the optimal Atmosphere pressure for each person is determined by the region of permanent residence.
An example of the distribution of atmospheric pressure over Russia in January
A flexible human body has the potential to adapt to strangers natural conditions... The notorious resort acclimatization is an example of this. It happens when restructuring is impossible. So the inhabitants of the mountains suffer from poor health in the lowlands, no matter how long they stay there.
Doctors confirm the theory that the appropriate level of pressure is measured not by numbers, but by individual well-being. And yet the optimal value for the average person is in the range of 750-765 mm.
Atmospheric pressure standards in different regions
An individual level of pressure has formed in each region of Russia. In Moscow, there is practically no ideal 760 mm. The average value is 747-749 units. For Muscovites, an increase to 755 mm is not perceptible. Values higher sometimes affect well-being. Moscow stands on a hill, so the pressure above the average is a priori impossible. In the Moscow region, divisions are kept even lower: the territory is located above the capital.
Table "Norm of atmospheric pressure for cities of Russia"
In Donetsk, atmospheric pressure also differs from the region. In the city, the average is 744-745 mm, and settlements closer to sea level - 749-750.
What effect does atmospheric pressure have on a person
Atmospheric and blood pressure are interrelated. A decrease in mbar (cloudy, rainy weather) affects the body:
- lowering blood pressure;
- drowsiness and apathy;
- decrease in heart rate;
- difficulty breathing;
- rapid fatigue;
- dizziness and pain;
- nausea;
- problems with the gastrointestinal tract;
- migraine.
During rainy weather feeling drowsy
At risk of hypotension and persons with depressed respiratory functions. Their well-being on such days is characterized by exacerbated symptoms and seizures. Cases of a hypotonic crisis are becoming more frequent.
Increased air pressure (clear, dry, calm and warm weather) brings depression to hypertensive patients. The symptoms are the opposite:
- increased blood pressure;
- rapid heart rate;
- redness of the face;
- headache;
- noise in ears;
- dizziness;
- pulsation in the temples;
- before your eyes;
- nausea.
High pressure air negatively affects hypertensive patients
Such weather conditions are generous with strokes and heart attacks.
For those who are vulnerable to the vagaries of nature, doctors advise on such days to stay out of the active work zone and deal with the consequences of weather dependence.
Meteorological dependence - what to do?
The movement of mercury by more than one division in 3 hours is a reason for stress in a strong body of a healthy person. Each of us feels such fluctuations in the form of a headache, drowsiness, and fatigue. More than a third of people suffer from weather dependence in varying degrees severity. In the zone of high sensitivity, the population with diseases of the cardiovascular, nervous and respiratory system, aged people. How to help yourself if a dangerous cyclone is approaching?
15 ways to survive a weather cyclone
There are not many new tips collected here. Together, they are believed to relieve suffering and teach the right way life with meteorological vulnerability:
- See your doctor regularly. Consult, discuss, ask for advice in case of deterioration of health. Have your prescribed medications on hand.
- Buy a barometer. It is more productive to track the weather by the movement of the mercury column, rather than pain in the knee. This way you will be able to anticipate an impending cyclone.
- Follow the weather forecast. Forewarned is forearmed.
- On the eve of a change in weather, get enough sleep and go to bed earlier than usual.
- Improve your sleep patterns. Get yourself a full 8 hours of sleep, getting up and falling asleep at the same time. This has a powerful revitalizing effect.
- The meal schedule is equally important. Eat a balanced diet. Potassium, magnesium and calcium are essential minerals. Overeating ban.
- Drink vitamins in a course in spring and autumn.
- Fresh air, walking outside - light and regular exercise strengthens the heart.
- Do not overexert yourself. Postponing household chores is not as dangerous as weakening the body in front of a cyclone.
- Accumulate favorable emotions. A depressed emotional background feeds the disease, so smile more often.
- Synthetic thread and fur clothing is harmful to static electricity.
- Store folk ways symptom relief list in a conspicuous place. Herbal tea or compress recipe is hard to remember when whiskey breaks.
- Office workers in high-rise buildings suffer from changes in the weather more often. Take a day off whenever possible, but rather change jobs.
- Long-term cyclone - discomfort for several days. Is there an opportunity to leave for a calm region? Forward.
- Prevention at least a day before the cyclone prepares and strengthens the body. Do not give up!
Don't forget to take vitamins to promote health
Atmosphere pressure Is a phenomenon that is absolutely independent of a person. Moreover, our body obeys it. What should be the optimal pressure for a person is determined by the region of residence. People with chronic diseases are especially susceptible to meteorological dependence.
Atmospheric pressure is the force with which an air column presses on a unit surface of objects and the earth. How many kilograms affects 1 square centimeter? Normal atmospheric pressure affects 1 square centimeter human body as a weight equal to 1.033 kilograms. But people do not feel this effect, since all the liquid that is in the tissues of the body contains dissolved air, which balances the effect of the atmosphere.
How to determine
Each of us has heard of such a device as a barometer. Thanks to him, you can monitor changes in atmospheric pressure, as well as how our body reacts to it. It is known that it is constantly changing, and the higher we rise above the surface of the earth, the lower the pressure there will be. And, accordingly, on the contrary - the deeper we go underground, the higher the pressure there.
The effect of atmospheric pressure on humans
A change in atmospheric pressure leads to a change in the amount of precipitation, the strength and direction of the wind, and fluctuations in air temperature. For example, with a sharp decrease in pressure, one should expect storms, severe thunderstorms and stormy winds. It turns out that atmospheric pressure leads to a change in weather, which, in turn, affects our health and general condition. Typically, fluctuations in atmospheric pressure during the year are in the range from 20 to 30 mm, and during the day - 4-5 mm. People with good health tolerate such vibrations easily. But those who have any diseases can react sharply even to a slight change in air pressure. For example, with a decrease in atmospheric pressure, hypertensive patients can get an attack of angina pectoris, and patients with rheumatism - pain in the joints that are affected by the disease. People with an unstable psyche may develop unwarranted feelings of fear and anxiety, abrupt change mood and sleep disturbance.
Who is susceptible to meteosensitivity
Whether a change in atmospheric pressure will affect the human body depends entirely on its general condition, the presence of certain diseases, the ability of a particular organism to acclimatize. Most often, meteosensitivity affects those people who are little in the fresh air, are busy with mental work and lead sedentary image life. Therefore, first of all, they need to change their lifestyle. Healthy people, leading an active lifestyle, do not feel pressure drops, but this does not mean that it does not affect them. This must be taken into account, for example, by drivers of vehicles, because with a sharp change in meteorological conditions, a person may experience a decrease in concentration of attention. Which can lead to negative consequences. Overwork or any disease significantly reduces the reserves of our body, therefore, 40-75% of patients have meteosensitivity.
What is normal atmospheric pressure
Normal atmospheric pressure for our body is 760 millimeters of mercury. But if we talk about Russia, then normal atmospheric pressure is rather rare here. And the relief is to blame. For example, at an altitude of 1,000 meters above sea level, atmospheric pressure already has a reduced value (about 734 millimeters of mercury). Therefore, people who rise upward at high speed may even lose consciousness due to sudden changes in pressure. In the same place during the day, the pressure, although not significant, also changes. Typically, at night the temperature drops and the pressure rises. And this is absolutely normal. People, however, do not feel such fluctuations, since they are within 1-2 millimeters of mercury. It can also be called natural that in the region of the poles the amplitude of the change in atmospheric pressure is greater, therefore, its differences are more noticeable.
What value of atmospheric pressure can be called normal for a person
People can adapt to absolutely anything. Hence, if you live in an area with low blood pressure, there is no need to panic. According to doctors, any pressure can be called normal if it does not have an obvious destructive effect on our body. It's all about adaptation. You can often hear the opinion that normal atmospheric pressure is 750-765 millimeters of mercury, and this is true in domestic conditions.
What a sudden change in pressure can lead to
If the atmospheric pressure changes sharply within 2-3 hours within a few millimeters, then people may feel problems with the work of the heart. This is especially true for people who suffer from arterial hypertension. They may feel weakness, nausea, dizziness, and headache. Therefore, people who suffer from meteorological dependence are advised to use blood pressure monitors to monitor their blood pressure. If every time you change pressure, you feel headaches, chest pain, a regular increase in blood pressure, then we advise you to seek the advice of a specialist, since this condition requires careful study.
How to help yourself when changing atmospheric pressure
It is known that our body reacts much worse not to specific meanings(too low or too high) atmospheric pressure, and on its abrupt change. At the same time, meteosensitive people, as a rule, experience unpleasant sensations.
How our body reacts to high atmospheric pressure
- A decrease in blood pressure indicators is very often observed.
- The number of blood leukocytes decreases.
- Decreases electrical resistance skin.
What do experts advise to do with high atmospheric pressure?
- You need to provide yourself with good rest, reduce the load.
- Try not to be outdoors for long.
- Avoid heavy food, spicy herbs and alcohol.
- You need to eat fractionally, in small portions.
- If you feel excessive nervousness, or you have insomnia, use soothing broths or drops.
- Monitor your health, especially if you have any diseases associated with the cardiovascular system.
How our body reacts to low atmospheric pressure
- There is a feeling of lack of oxygen.
- Weakness and dizziness occur.
- Shortness of breath appears.
- The number of blood leukocytes increases.
- Violations in the work of the cardiovascular system are possible.
- Discomfort in the stomach or intestines is possible.
What do experts advise to do with reduced atmospheric pressure?
- It is necessary to reduce the load on the body, to rest more.
- Increase in your diet foods rich in vitamin E and potassium (nuts, dried fruits, seeds, dried apricots, bananas, carrots, beets, parsley, celery).
- Take a contrast shower, do light exercises, drink herbal teas.
- Spend as much time as possible outdoors.
It is believed that almost half of the women who live in developed countries... The number of meteosensitive men is less - about one third. Meteo-dependent people are most often susceptible to diseases of the heart and blood vessels, lungs, as well as endocrine diseases. If you are also a meteorologist, then there is no need to despair. Contact a specialist and he will help you choose the drugs that will minimize your body's response to changes in atmospheric pressure.
Sudden changes in temperature and frequent changes in weather in a short period of time often have negative consequences for health. It has already been noticed that with frequent changes of weather ambulance people call much more often, which means they feel worse.
Despite the fact that there is no such diagnosis as "meteorological dependence", doctors do not deny that the weather really affects our well-being. It is generally accepted that the weaker a person's immunity and more chronic diseases, the more sensitive a person reacts to changes in the weather. Why?
Where does weather dependence come from?
According to statistics, meteorological dependence is a hereditary trait in about 10% of cases. Most often it is inherited through the maternal line. 40% of cases of meteorological dependence occur due to serious vascular diseases. And the remaining 50% is age and sores that have accumulated throughout life (from birth trauma to stomach ulcers or obesity).
The most common diseases leading to meteorological dependence are atherosclerosis, hypertension and hypotension, chronic diseases respiratory tract(tonsillitis, tonsillitis, pneumonia), as well as autoimmune diseases (for example, diabetes mellitus).
If meteorological dependence is observed in a child, then most likely it is a consequence of a severe mother's pregnancy, difficult childbirth, postmaturity, or, conversely, prematurity.
As practice shows, most of the diseases acquired by a person throughout life remain with him forever. Therefore, people with meteorological dependence can only follow the weather reports and take appropriate measures to alleviate the symptoms.
Cold snap is bad for health
Doctors believe that a sharp decrease in air temperature by 12 degrees or more over a short period of time (12 hours) has negative impact on the well-being of a person. The temperature range is also important. If, for example, the temperature has decreased from +32 degrees to +20, then this is not scary and no negative consequences not fraught. But if the spread of fluctuations is in the region of 0 degrees or in a sharp minus (for example, from -18 to -24 degrees), then this is fraught with serious health consequences.
Who will be primarily affected by extreme temperature changes? These will be patients who have been diagnosed with vascular diseases of the heart and brain, as well as patients who have recently suffered a stroke or heart attack. Doctors strongly recommend that these people avoid physical and mental stress in such weather, adhere to a salt-free diet and be sure to visit a doctor so that he can prescribe appropriate medications for them in this case.
High atmospheric pressure
Elevated atmospheric pressure is above 755 mm Hg. What kind of people feel bad about high barometric pressure? First of all, these are asthmatics and people with mental illness, prone to aggression. Asthmatics with high blood pressure feel a lack of oxygen, but people with mental disabilities feel increased anxiety and causeless melancholy.
At elevated atmospheric pressure, the cores also feel bad, especially those who have attacks of angina pectoris.
Hypertensive and hypotensive patients do not particularly suffer from high atmospheric pressure, but only on condition that the increase occurred gradually, and not abruptly.
During this period, you need to try not to burden yourself with physical exercise. You can thin blood and dilate blood vessels using medicines, black hot tea. And if there are no contraindications, then you can pamper yourself with a glass of brandy or a glass of red wine.
Low atmospheric pressure
Low atmospheric pressure is when the mercury column falls below the 748 mm mark. First of all, they will feel a decrease in hypotensive pressure. They will feel sleepy, dizzy, and tired. Hypertensive patients will also suffer (joint aches, headache and tinnitus).
Low atmospheric pressure will also be felt by people with cardiac arrhythmias - arrhythmia, bradycardia, tachycardia.
But the most serious problem of low atmospheric pressure is the sharp deterioration mental balance in people prone to depression and suicide.
However, according to doctors, neutralize symptoms low pressure easier than high. The first thing to do is to secure an influx of fresh air(for example, open a window). It is very important to sleep well, not only at night, but also during the day. You need to eat something moderately salty, for example, a salted tomato or herring.
Snowfall
70% of people in snowy weather do not feel any changes in their condition. Many people even like this weather, and they feel a surge of positive emotions.
However, people suffering from vegetative-vascular dystonia feel bad. The cerebral vessels in this disease do not work correctly, therefore, in such weather, a person may feel dizziness, nausea and a feeling of stunnedness. Security measures must be taken. First of all, these are vascular preparations prescribed by the attending physician, as well as preparations that increase the tone - eleutherococcus extract, succinic acid or strong tincture of ginseng.
Windy weather
It is strange, but adult men practically do not react to windy weather, but women, especially prone to migraine attacks, do not feel very well. Also, little children under three years old do not react well to the wind.
But asthmatics in windy weather feel great, it becomes easier for them to breathe.
If you do not feel very well in windy weather, use a proven folk recipe: Mix equal amounts of peanut butter, lemon, flower honey. Take this mixture several times on windy days.
Quiet weather
Do you think that all people should feel good in calm, calm weather? But no. In this weather, some women, especially those over 45, and teenagers begin to feel anxious. It is caused with hormonal fluctuations. People with schizophrenia also feel unwell. Doctors have not fully figured out what this is connected with. The most widespread opinion is that in the absence of air layers at a height of one to one and a half meters above the ground, the maximum concentration of pollution is achieved. If this is true, then near a fan or air conditioner, the condition should improve.
Thunderstorm
Thunderstorms from the point of view of well-being can also be a negative phenomenon. This is due to the strong electromagnetic field that occurs before a thunderstorm. People with an unstable psyche are very sensitive to it. Menopause women can also feel bad during thunderstorms. The worst thing is that nothing can be alleviated feeling unwell... Well, perhaps, hide deep underground. So, as an option, you can go down to the underpass.
Heatwave
Intense heat affects many people negatively. It becomes the cause of mental depression, the blood supply to many organs worsens, arterial pressure... Moreover, the more humidity and stronger wind- the more these symptoms are aggravated.
How can you help yourself? Drink plenty of water mixed with lemon, apple or pomegranate juice taking a cool shower to activate the nerve receptors in the skin. And, of course, take care of yourself.
Atmospheric air is gas mixture which possesses physical density and is attracted to the Earth. The weight of the air mass presses on the human body with great force, which in numerical terms is about 15 tons (1.033 kg / cm2). This load is balanced by oxygen-enriched tissue fluids of the body, but the balance is disturbed if the force of the influence of external air changes for any reason. In the era of global climate change it's worth figuring out which atmospheric phenomenon the norm for a person, what it depends on, what measures should be taken to eliminate discomfort.
From a physical point of view, the atmospheric pressure equal to 760 mm Hg is taken as a standard. pillar: it is recorded at sea level in the Paris region at an air temperature of +15 o C. This indicator is rarely recorded in most of the Earth. In the lowlands, on the plains, on the hills, in the highlands, the air presses on a person with unequal strength. According to barometric formula, when rising from sea level for each kilometer, a pressure drop of 13% is observed in comparison with the ideal, and when lowering (for example, into a mine) - an increase by the same amount. In addition, the barometer readings depend on climatic zone, the degree of air heating during the day.
Please note: The pressure is 760 mm Hg. column corresponds to 1013.25 hPa in the international system units. Otherwise, this indicator is called the standard atmosphere (1 atm).
Finding out what atmospheric pressure is considered normal for a person, it should be noted: it should be comfortable, provide conditions for well-being, not reduce efficiency, and not cause painful sensations. V different zones the globe regulations differ as people have adapted to local weather and climatic conditions. Comfortable barometer readings for inhabitants of flat and slightly elevated regions of the planet are 750-765 mm Hg. Art., for the inhabitants of the mountains and plateaus, the numbers are decreasing.
In the regions of Russia, the values of the standards also differ from each other. On meteorological maps, the territory of the Russian Federation using isobar lines is conventionally divided into zones, in each of which approximately the same pressure is noted (it also fluctuates throughout the year). For convenience, you can use the table in which the normal atmospheric pressure is entered in mm Hg. column and its possible deviations for different cities of Russia.
|
City name |
Average annual pressure, mm Hg |
Permissible maximums (according to long-term observations), mm Hg |
| Moscow | 747-748 | 755 |
| Saint Petersburg | 753-755 | 762 |
| Samara | 752-753 | 760 |
| Tula | 746-747 | 755 |
| Yaroslavl | 720-752 | 758 |
| Rostov-on-Don | 740-741 | 748 |
| Izhevsk | 746-747 | 753 |
| Yekaterinburg | 735-741 | 755 |
| Chelyabinsk | 737-744 | 756 |
| Permian | 744-745 | 751 |
| Tyumen | 770-771 | 775 |
| Vladivostok | 750-761 | 765 |
When moving, most people gradually adapt to the change in natural and climatic conditions, although the highlanders constantly feel discomfort in the lowlands, despite the length of their stay in such an area.
The effect of changes in pressure on the body
According to doctors, the optimal degree of exposure to the atmosphere on each of us is not assessed in terms of regional averages. An indicator that the level of pressure of the mercury column is normal is a satisfactory physical condition a specific person... But there are general tendencies for everyone to feel worse under certain conditions.
- Daily fluctuations of 1-2 barometer divisions are not negative for health.
- Moving the mercury column up or down by 5-10 units more noticeably affects the state of health, especially with a sharp change in weather. If large pressure amplitudes are characteristic for the region, locals they are used to them, and visitors will react to these races more strongly.
- When climbing the mountains at 1000 m, when the pressure drops by 30 mm Hg. pillar, some people experience fainting - this is a manifestation of the so-called altitude sickness.
The short answer to the question of what normal atmospheric pressure is optimal for a person sounds like this: the one that he does not notice. Rapid movement of the mercury column in one direction or another at a speed of more than 1 mm Hg. Art. in 3 hours causes stress even in a healthy body. Many people feel mild discomfort, drowsiness, fatigue, and increased heart rate. If these signs are more pronounced, it comes about weather dependence.
At-risk groups
Heightened reaction to atmospheric processes typical for people with various pathologies. With fluctuations in pressure in the atmosphere, the pressure in all cavities of the body changes sharply ( blood vessels, pleura of the lungs, joint capsules), as a result of which the baroreceptors are irritated. These nerve endings transmit pain signals to the brain. More than others are prone to deteriorating health due to weather phenomena the following groups of patients:
Symptoms of Health Disorders in High and Low Barometric Pressure
When as a result of the movement of air masses normal pressure the atmosphere is replaced by an increased one, an anticyclone sets in. If a region of low pressure is established in the region, it is a cyclone. During periods of ups and downs of the mercury column, the human body experiences different manifestations discomfort.
Anticyclone
Its signs are sunny calm weather, stable temperature (low in winter, high in summer), lack of precipitation. High blood pressure negatively affects the condition of hypertensive patients, asthmatics, allergy sufferers. The following signs indicate the arrival of an anticyclone:
Cyclone
It is characterized by a variable temperature, high humidity, cloudiness and precipitation. The influence of the cyclone is more susceptible to hypotension, heart disease, patients with gastrointestinal diseases. Lowering the pressure of the atmosphere affects the body in this way:
- blood pressure falls, heart rate slows down;
- difficulty breathing, shortness of breath increases;
- intracranial pressure rises, migraine begins;
- activity is disrupted digestive system, gas formation is activated.
It is especially important to neutralize the effect of an approaching cyclone or anticyclone if meteorological dependence is caused by diseases of the heart, blood vessels, nervous system, respiratory organs. Older people should also act proactively, as their well-being often depends on changes in atmospheric pressure. 
A comprehensive preventive action plan based on the recommendations of physicians and practical experience, will help not only alleviate suffering, but strengthen the body, make it less vulnerable to weather changes.
Cope with internal discomfort in unfavorable days the following tips will help:
- in the morning it is better to take a contrast shower, then it is useful for hypotonic patients to cheer up with a cup of coffee (this can be done with a mild form of hypertension, only the drink should be weak);
- it is recommended to drink during the day green tea with lemon, do your best physical exercise eating less salty food;
- in the evening, it is advisable to relax with the help of lemon balm or chamomile decoctions with honey, valerian infusion or glycine tablets.
The atmosphere is an important component of the normal existence of living organisms on planet Earth. Healthy people are not sensitive to weather conditions, and in the presence of various diseases, they can feel the unpleasant effects of weather fluctuations. By understanding how atmospheric pressure affects a person, you will learn how to prevent deterioration in well-being due to weather changes, no matter how high or low your blood pressure (BP) is.
What is atmospheric pressure
This is the air pressure of the atmosphere on the surface of the planet and on all surrounding objects. Due to the sun, air masses are constantly moving, this movement is felt in the form of wind. It transfers moisture from water bodies to land, forming precipitation (rain, snow or hail). It had great importance in ancient times, when people predicted changes in weather and precipitation, based on their feelings.
The norm of atmospheric pressure for a person
This is a conventional concept adopted for indicators: latitude 45 ° and zero temperature. Under such conditions, 1 square centimeter of all surfaces of the planet is pressed by the weight of air a little more than one ton. The mass is balanced with a mercury column, the height of which is 760 mm (comfortable for a person). According to the calculations of scientists, about 14-19 tons of air acts on the flora and fauna of the Earth, which can crush all living things. However, organisms have their own internal pressure, as a result, both indicators equalize and make possible life on the planet.
What atmospheric pressure is considered high
If the air compression is above 760 mm. rt. Art., it is considered high. Depending on the territorial location, air masses can exert pressure in different ways. In mountain ranges, the air is more rarefied, in hot layers of the atmosphere it presses more strongly, in cold layers, on the contrary, less. During the day, the indicators of the mercury column change several times, as well as the state of health meteorological people.
Dependence of blood pressure on atmospheric
The pressure level of the atmosphere changes due to the territory, proximity to the equator, other geographic features terrain. In the warm season (when the air is warmed up), it is minimal; in winter, with a decrease in temperatures, the air becomes heavier and pressures as much as possible. People quickly adapt if the weather is stable for a long time. However, a sharp change in climatic conditions directly affects a person, and in the presence of high sensitivity to temperature extremes, the state of health worsens.
What does atmospheric pressure affect?
Healthy people with changes weather conditions may feel weak, and patients suddenly feel changes in the state of the body. Chronic cardiovascular diseases... The influence of atmospheric pressure on human blood pressure is great. This is reflected in the condition of people with diseases of the circulatory system (arterial hypertension, arrhythmia and angina pectoris) and the following pathologies of the body systems:
- Nervous and organic mental disorders (schizophrenia, psychosis of various etiologies) in remission. When the weather changes, an aggravation occurs.
- Diseases of the musculoskeletal system (arthritis, arthrosis, hernias and chronic fractures, osteochondrosis) are manifested by discomfort, aching pain in the joints or bones.
At-risk groups
Basically, this group includes people with chronic diseases and the elderly with age-related changes health. The risk of weather dependence increases in the presence of the following pathologies:
- Respiratory diseases (pulmonary hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, bronchial asthma). Sharp exacerbations occur.
- Damage to the central nervous system (stroke). The risk of re-damage to the brain is high.
- Arterial hypertension or hypotension. Possible hypertensive crisis with the development of myocardial infarction and stroke.
- Vascular disease (arterial atherosclerosis). Atherosclerotic plaques can break off the walls, causing thrombosis and thromboembolism.
How high atmospheric pressure affects a person
People who live for a long time in a region with certain landscape features can feel comfortable even in an area with high blood pressure (769-781 mm Hg). They are observed at low humidity and temperature, clear, sunny, calm weather. Hypotonics tolerate this much easier, but feel weak. High atmospheric pressure for hypertensive patients - ordeal... The effect of the anticyclone is manifested in the disruption of the normal life of people (sleep changes, physical activity).
How does low atmospheric pressure affect a person?
If the mercury column shows a mark of 733-741 mm (a reduced indicator), the air contains less oxygen. Such conditions are observed during a cyclone, with an increase in humidity and temperature, high clouds rise, and precipitation falls. In such weather, people with respiratory problems, hypotension suffer. They experience weakness and shortness of breath due to oxygen deficiency. Sometimes these people have increased intracranial pressure and headaches.
Effect on hypertensive patients
With an increased atmospheric pressure, the weather is clear, calm, and the air contains a large number of harmful impurities (due to pollution environment). For hypertensive patients, this "air cocktail" carries great danger, and manifestations can be different. Clinical symptoms:
- heart pain;
- irritability;
- dysfunction of the vitreous body (flies, blackheads, floating bodies in the eyes);
- sharp throbbing migraine-type headache;
- decreased mental alertness;
- redness of the skin of the face;
- tachycardia;
- noise in ears;
- increased systolic (upper) blood pressure (up to 200-220 mm Hg);
- the number of leukocytes in the blood increases.
Low atmospheric pressure does not have a big effect on hypertensive patients. Air masses while saturated large quantity oxygen, which has a beneficial effect on the work of the heart and blood vessels. Doctors advise patients with hypertension to ventilate the room more often so that there is a good flow of fresh air and as little as possible carbon dioxide(in a stuffy room, it exceeds the prescribed norm).
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