Observations on acute mountain sickness occurring between 11,000 and 18,000 feet, in 1925 men, 18, to 53 years old, showed no direct relation between altitude and severity of illness; mild ...

7, Qinghai 810012, People's Republic of China; wutianyiqg{at}hotmail.com Rationale The relationship between cigarette smoking and acute mountain sickness (AMS) is not clear. Objective To assess AMS ...

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Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM Altitude sickness occurs when air pressure and oxygen levels are reduced at a higher elevation, as in the mountains. It's more likely to occur if you're ...

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Denali’s high altitude poses significant risks, including acute mountain sickness (AMS), high altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE), and high-altitude cerebral edema (HACE). Climbers must be well ...

Since few people have been to such altitudes, it is hard to know who may be affected. There are no specific factors such as age, sex, or physical condition that correlate with susceptibility to ...

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