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Old 15th April 2008 | 06:41
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TightSlot
 
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The cabin is pressurised to an altitude of approx 7 - 8,000ft. This causes a degree of hypoxia, minor in most cases but more significant in others. Alcohol will exacerbate the situation, as will eating - this is possibly the source of your problem.
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