Acute high-altitude sickness
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DOI: 10.1183/16000617.0096-2016
Abstract: At any point 1–5 days following ascent to altitudes ≥2500 m, individuals are at risk of developing one of three forms of acute altitude illness: acute mountain sickness, a syndrome of nonspecific symptoms including headache, lassitude, dizziness… read more here.
Keywords: altitude sickness; oedema; high altitude; acute high ... See more keywords
Can acute high-altitude sickness be predicted in advance?
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DOI: 10.1515/reveh-2022-0117
Abstract: Abstract In high-altitude environments, the oxygen and air density are decreased, and the temperature and humidity are low. When individuals enter high-altitude areas, they are prone to suffering from acute mountain sickness (AMS) because they… read more here.
Keywords: sickness predicted; altitude sickness; high altitude; acute high ... See more keywords