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Altitude sickness
A condition that occurs when you can't get enough oxygen from the air at high altitudes, which can cause dizziness, headaches, muscle aches, and nausea.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
41 years experience
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Baby 0-2 | Common | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | Common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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prevention from altitude sickness?
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What are the symptoms of altitude sickness?
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Any tips for climbers about altitude sickness?
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Is it possible to have reverse altitude sickness?
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Is it possible to have reverse altitude sickness?
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What medicines that can help prevent altitude sickness?
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What are the preventative treatments for altitude sickness?
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Do you know altitude sickness begins to appear at (aproximately) what altitude?
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A 33-year old male asked:
I need something for preventive altitude sickness. I have acetak. What dosage should I take? 250 mg twice a day starting a day before my hike?
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A 48-year old asked:
How can you get over altitude sickness quickly? I dont want to ruin my vacation.
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A 30-year old asked:
will viagra (sildenafil) prevent altitude sickness?
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A 36-year old asked:
Will flying affect you if you have a carotid bruit? What about altitude sickness?
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A 61-year old female asked:
61yr f, going to Lhasa, have controlled HBP, take citalopram, synthroid (thyroxine). Concerned about Altitude sickness what precautions and prep advised thx ?
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A 29-year old male asked:
Are there any over the counter drugs or vitamins/supplements you recommend to prevent altitude sickness (I'm an avid skier)? And yes I know all about drinking water and avoiding alcohol.
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A 38-year old asked:
Can traveling to high altitudes affect morning sickness?
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A 33-year old asked:
How can I treat altitude illness?
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A 35-year old asked:
Can sleep apnea be affected by altitude?
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What do you recommend for altitude illness?
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A 29-year old asked:
Why do athletes do 'high altitude' training?
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A 34-year old asked:
How do people manage to live at high altitudes?
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What is the best treatment for altitude illness?
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How fast can I make my altitude illness go away?
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A 38-year old asked:
Is it safe to bring my baby into a high altitude?
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A 42-year old asked:
Does altitude illness usually cause many symptoms?
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A 30-year old asked:
How do you handle high altitudes? Can you still party?
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What are the most common symptoms of altitude illness?
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What kind of doctor sees somebody for altitude illness?
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A 26-year old asked:
Does a link exist between high altitudes and longevity?
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Will altitude illness stop me from going on my vacation?
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A 45-year old asked:
If my baby was born in high altitude are they used to it?
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