Aeromedical Physiology - (altitude physiology, flight physiology) the

Aeromedical Physiology - (altitude physiology, flight physiology) the physiological changes imposed on humans when exposed to changes in altitude and atmospheric pressure and the physical forces of aircraft in flight. Persons whose physiologic state is already compromised may be more susceptible to these changes and the potential physiologic responses they may experience while in flight in an aircraft. It is directly related to physical gas laws and the physics of flight. See also Stressor of Flight.