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When traveling in heights, why do we face difficulty in breathing as height increases?

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With the increase in height, respective atmospheric pressure starts decreasing. Due to less atmospheric pressure, we face difficulty in breathing. Also, oxygen gets reduced when we travel to greater heights, that is why mountaineers carry oxygen cylinders with them.

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