i have polycythemia and am hypoxic. My red blood cells and hematocrit (sp) are high. I smoke and I live in Colorado. Do you have any opinions on Chloroxygen? and Yes! I m cutting down on the smoking and will eventually quit. I m under extreme stress and my MD said to quit totally would not be good for my mental health at this time. 47, 5 6 165. Major depression, polycythemia, hypoxic, perio menopause, fibromyalgia. FUN!