High Altitude Medical Issues

Altitude Sickness: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

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Just visiting a high-altitude location can cause problems for some. Symptoms happen when your body tries to adjust to the lower air pressure and lower oxygen levels at high altitudes. ... You need to descend immediately and receive medical treatment for: HAPE …

Travel to High Altitudes | Travelers' Health | CDC

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Altitude Sickness: Symptoms, Treatment & Medication, …

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High-altitude cerebral edema (HACE) is the most severe form of altitude sickness and happens when there’s fluid in the brain. It, too, is life-threatening, and you need to seek …

High-Altitude Illness - familydoctor.org

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High-altitude illness most often occurs at altitudes higher than 8,000 feet. It can cause problems …

Altitude Sickness - Harvard Health

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Symptoms that develop at high altitude should be taken very seriously, since some altitude problems can develop into fatal illnesses. One dangerous reaction to …

Effects of high altitude on humans - Wikipedia

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Very high altitude = 3,500–5,500 metres (11,500–18,000 ft) Extreme altitude = above 5,500 metres (18,000 ft) Travel to each of these altitude regions can lead to medical …

What Effects Do High Altitudes Have on the …

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Low humidity, dry air and increased respiratory rate are all factors that contribute to dehydration at high altitude. Above 6,000 feet, the body exhales and perspires twice as much …

Altitude-Related Illnesses - Mayo Clinic Proceedings

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Altitude-related illnesses are a frequent cause of morbidity and occasional mortality in travelers to high altitudes in the United States and throughout the world. The primary …

The High Altitude Medicine Guide

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The High Altitude Medicine Guide provides current medical information on the prevention, recognition, and treatment of altitude illness, as well as other health issues affecting …

High altitude medical problems - PubMed

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Increased travel to high altitude areas by mountaineers and nonclimbing tourists has emphasized the clinical problems associated with rapid ascent. Acute mountain sickness …