What are the impacts of high-altitude sickness and how to prevent it
Exploring the dangers posed by high-altitude sickness and necessary preventive measures.
High-altitude sickness, also known as altitude sickness, can range from mild symptoms like headache and fatigue to more severe conditions like pulmonary edema or cerebral edema, which can be life-threatening. Some of the impacts are:
- Headache
- Nausea/Vomiting
- Dizziness
- Difficulty breathing
- Insomnia
- Gradual acclimatization
- Stay hydrated
- Avoid alcohol and smoking
- Eat light, high-carbohydrate meals
- Medications like acetazolamide
- Descend if symptoms worsen
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