Treatment The main form of treatment for all forms of mountain sickness is to climb down (descend) to a lower altitude as rapidly and safely as possible. Extra oxygen should…
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Acute mountain sickness
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Symptoms & Signs Symptoms generally associated with mild to moderate altitude illness include: * Difficulty sleeping * Dizziness or light-headedness * Fatigue * Headache * Loss of appetite * Nausea…
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Alternate Names : High altitude cerebral edema, Altitude anoxia, Altitude sickness, Mountain sickness, High altitude pulmonary edema Definition Acute mountain sickness is an illness that can affect mountain climbers, hikers,…