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Altitude sickness can occur when the human body does not properly acclimate to lower oxygen levels at higher elevations. Shortness of breath, headaches ...
individual risk of developing altitude sickness. They are hoping also to obtain insight into the differing effects of a hypoxic environment on normal ...
... altitude. Also, watch for any new or unusual symptoms of your condition or of altitude sickness. Get recommended vaccines. Know which vaccines are required ...
Dosing · For congestive heart failure: · For edema caused by other medicines: · For mountain sickness: · For open-angle glaucoma: · For secondary and acute closed- ...
Altitude Sickness –. Take time to adjust to a higher altitude because, when you're not used to it, even simple activities like carrying luggage can make you ...
A very fast heartbeat (tachycardia); Weakness; Chest pain; Low fever. Symptoms of high-altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE) tend to get worse at night.
Mayo Clinic physiologists and altitude scientists developed several life support systems and strategies vital to military pilot safety in the World War II era ...
Initial symptoms. The first symptoms of treatable radiation sickness are usually nausea and vomiting. The amount of time between exposure and when these ...
This work may help to reduce the effects of altitude sickness and allow safe air travel at altitudes greater than 40,000 feet (12,100 meters). These are ...
Another possible cause is sleeping at a high altitude. Treatments for central sleep apnea might involve managing existing conditions, using a device to assist ...
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