Altitude Illness
– Summary of prevention and treatment methods.
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Altitude sickness—also known as acute mountain sickness (AMS), altitude illness, hypobaropathy, or soroche—is a pathological effect of high altitude on humans, caused by acute exposure to low partial pressure of oxygen at high altitude. It commonly occurs above 2,400 metres (8,000 feet).[1][2] It presents as a collection of nonspecific symptoms, acquired at high altitude or in low air pressure, resembling a case of "flu, carbon monoxide poisoning, or a hangover".[3] It is hard to determine who will be affected by altitude sickness, as there are no specific factors that correlate with a susceptibility to altitude sickness. However, most people can climb up to 2,400 meters (8,000 ft) without difficulty.
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Altitude Illness
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Altitude.org
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Altitude.org
– Information about high altitude illness and physiology, and the home of the International HAPE Database – a registry of sufferers of high altitude pulmonary edema.
Direct link: Altitude.orgAmerican Academy of Family Physicians
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American Academy of Family Physicians
– Overview article with an informational handout for patients.
Direct link: American Academy of Family PhysiciansApex Altitude
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Apex Altitude
– A charity that exists to perform high altitude medical research and educate the public about the topic
Direct link: Apex AltitudeBirmingham Medical Research Expeditionary Society
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Birmingham Medical Research Expeditionary Society
– Site of a group of medical scientists studying the effects of altitude and the causes and management of acute mountain sickness.
Direct link: Birmingham Medical Research Expeditionary SocietyCerebral Syndromes
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Cerebral Syndromes
– Article from Emergency Medicine covering cerebral syndromes in altitude sickness from AMS to HACE.
Direct link: Cerebral SyndromesFamily Practice Notebook: High Altitude Sickness
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Family Practice Notebook: High Altitude Sickness
– Outline of symptoms, prevention, and diagnosis for all altitude related illnesses.
Direct link: Family Practice Notebook: High Altitude SicknessHigh Altitude Medicine and Biology
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High Altitude Medicine and Biology
– About the magazine published by Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.
Direct link: High Altitude Medicine and BiologyHigh Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE)
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High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE)
– Article on a personal experience with HAPE.
Direct link: High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE)High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (and me)
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High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (and me)
– Personal account of an experience with HAPE.
Direct link: High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (and me)High-Altitude Medical Guide
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High-Altitude Medical Guide
– Information on the prevention, recognition, and treatment of altitude illness, as well as other health issues affecting travelers to destinations at altitude.
Direct link: High-Altitude Medical GuideHigh-Altitude Pulmonary Edema: Current Concepts
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High-Altitude Pulmonary Edema: Current Concepts
– Abstract of a 1996 article summarizing the current state of HAPE research and treatment.
Direct link: High-Altitude Pulmonary Edema: Current ConceptsInternational Society for Mountain Medicine
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International Society for Mountain Medicine
– Altitude tutorial. Newsletter archive. About the World Congress on Mountain Medicine and High Altitude Physiology.
Direct link: International Society for Mountain MedicineMedex and Medical Expeditions
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Medex and Medical Expeditions
– Information about and from this research charity dedicated to investigating the mechanisms of altitude related illness. Newsletter archive and planned expedition information.
Direct link: Medex and Medical ExpeditionsMerck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy
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Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy
– Chapter from the Merck Manual on altitude sickness covering causes, treatment, and prevention.
Direct link: Merck Manual of Diagnosis and TherapyNon-Physician Altitude Tutorial
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Non-Physician Altitude Tutorial
– Tutorial from the International Society for Mountain Medicine covering acclimatization, AMS, HACE, and HAPE. Includes treatment and prevention information.
Direct link: Non-Physician Altitude TutorialOutdoor Action Guide to High Altitude
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Outdoor Action Guide to High Altitude
– Description of altitude related illnesses, their symptoms and their treatment.
Direct link: Outdoor Action Guide to High AltitudeOutdoor Places
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Outdoor Places
– Basic description of common illnesses encountered at various altitudes with prevention tips.
Direct link: Outdoor PlacesPulmonary Syndromes
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Pulmonary Syndromes
– Article from Emergency Medicine covering HAPE.
Direct link: Pulmonary SyndromesSupplemental Oxygen for the General Aviation Pilot
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Supplemental Oxygen for the General Aviation Pilot
– Article on determining the need for supplemental oxygen at density altitude.
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