High Altitude Medical Problems

Altitude Sickness: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

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It can be difficult to walk. You need to descend immediately to a lower altitude and seek medical care. Two severe forms of altitude illness occur less frequently but are more serious. Both can be life-threatening. You need to descend immediately and receive medical …

Medical Conditions and High-Altitude Travel | NEJM

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Hypobaric hypoxia and extremely cold temperatures at high altitude can affect the function of certain medical devices, such as glucose monitors, 60 insulin …

Travel to High Altitudes | Travelers' Health | CDC

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Altitude Sickness: Symptoms, Treatment & Medication, …

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What Are Altitude Sickness Symptoms? You might have: Headache Dizziness Nausea Vomiting Fatigue and loss of energy Shortness of breath Problems with sleep Loss of …

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 …

What Effects Do High Altitudes Have on the …

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What Effects Do High Altitudes Have on the Body? Vital Signs Increase. Both heart rate and respiratory rate increases as altitude increases. Respiratory rate is how …

Altitude-Related Illnesses - Mayo Clinic Proceedings

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Altitude also has potential deleterious effects on common medical conditions including coronary artery disease, pulmonary disease, hemo globinopathies, and pregnancy. Most …

Effects of high altitude on humans - Wikipedia

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At high altitude, in the short term, the lack of oxygen is sensed by the carotid bodies, which causes an increase in the breathing depth and rate ( hyperpnea ). However, hyperpnea …

The High Altitude Medicine Guide

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High Altitude Illness, Acute Mountain Sickness, AMS, Mal de Montagne, Soroche, High Altitude Pulmonary Edema, HAPE, High Altitude Cerebral Edema, HACE, High …

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 …