Raising air pressure in a single bedroom by 1.5psi or 2.5 InHg approx?
Raising air pressure in a single bedroom by 1.5psi or 2.5 InHg approx?
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Hi, I live at 7000ft and spend a lot of time at 10000 ft altitude. However, I have a horrible time sleeping at the 10000 ft elevation. (horrible == hardly at all and poses a medical risk unfortunately).
Talking with a sleep specialist, it is obviously pressure related (along with O2 concentration).
I am wondering if it is possible to raise the ambient pressure in a bedroom by 1.5psi or 2.5 In. Hg. Abs easily? Or, is this just a dream?
What if cost is [mostly] not an issue? Can someone point me in the right direction on more research or who I should talk with?
Thanks!
Talking with a sleep specialist, it is obviously pressure related (along with O2 concentration).
I am wondering if it is possible to raise the ambient pressure in a bedroom by 1.5psi or 2.5 In. Hg. Abs easily? Or, is this just a dream?
What if cost is [mostly] not an issue? Can someone point me in the right direction on more research or who I should talk with?
Thanks!





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Door: 30" x 84" x 1.5 PSI = 3780 lbf. If the door opens into the bedroom, I don't think I could get out. I'm betting the windows wouldn't appreciate that level of pressure either.
That's a tough problem. Can you do an oxygen tent?
Best to you,
Goober Dave
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To limit the pressure on doors and glass (and walls), the highest you want to be is about 0.25" H20 pressure difference. That's about 0.009 PSI or 25 lbf on a door. You might be able to mitigate that with an airlock entry (refer to 2001 - A Space Odyssey for an example. The room would have to be sealed really, really well. Think submarine.
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Most likely your problem is oxygen concentration, not pressure. So try a mask or cannula.
If you really want to sleep in a higher pressure environment, consider a pre-made hyperbaric chamber rather than making an attempt at a DIY version.
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Only half kidding here, dbreese: You could make a sleeping chamber, I suppose. Small space that looks like a bank safe, maybe even a large diameter pipe with an airlock door on one end? I envisioned an iron lung that encloses the head as well as the body.
Be safe, though. If the space is tight enough to pressurize, it's tight enough to suffocate you. I would alarm the tar out of it and have a super-reliable backup ventilation system.
Good luck with it, that sounds like a tough time you're having.
Best to you,
Goober Dave
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does it mean that everyone living in your area has the same or similar problem or only you?
I think you need a medical help not engineering help.
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Thanks again for input from everyone. Sounds like I'm back to the drawing board!
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