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What is Altitude Sickness?

Altitude sickness, also known as acute mountain sickness (AMS), is a term used to describe the effect that being at high altitude has on the body. The effect it has on the central nervous system is a form of high altitude cerebral edema (HACE). It usually presents at altitudes above 2,400m (approximately 8,000 feet) and many climbers will experience mild symptoms above 3,000m (at nearly 10,000 feet). This can include headaches, dizziness and shortness of breath.

The height you climb to is often not as important as the speed at which you ascended to that altitude. AMS can be more common in fit younger individuals because they are more likely to attempt a rapid ascent. The way to reduce the risk is to acclimatise and be prepared to descend.

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What are the symptoms of altitude sickness?

• mild symptoms: headache, dizziness, fatigue, shortness of breath, loss of appetite, nausea, disturbed sleep, general feeling of malaise
• moderate symptoms: severe headache, nausea, vomiting, increasing weakness and fatigue, shortness of breath, decreased coordination, normal activity becomes difficult
• severe symptoms: moderate symptoms become more severe, greater shortness of breath at rest, inability to walk, decreasing mental status, fluid buildup in the lungs

How effective is altitude sickness treatment?

Currently within the UK, Acetazolamide is not licensed for the treatment of altitude sickness. However, clinical evidence shows that Acetazolamide can help with the symptoms of altitude sickness. The best and only cure for mountain sickness is either acclimatisation or descent.