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Nauseating Heights: Lowering your Risk of Altitude Sickness

May 23, 2009

mountian-climbing-high-altitudesIf you’re heading for high places like the mountains, make sure you’re prepared for the altitude change.

The decreased oxygen in the air at higher altitude can cause altitude sickness. Symptoms can include headache, breathlessness with mild exertion, fatigue, nausea and disturbed sleep. To avoid this:

Altitude sickness usually isn’t serious. However, immediate descent and emergency medical care are necessary for severe altitude sickness.

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