Altitude sickness
As we go upward to the higher altitude, the level of the oxygen becomes thinner and thinner such a condition makes one have difficulty in breathing resulting in nausea, vomiting, headache; Altitude Sickness Symptoms shows characters of hyperventilation, nausea, and exhaustion caused by ascent to higher altitudes.
Altitude sickness symptoms
- Lack of appetite, nausea, and vomiting
- Weakness and exhaustion
- Shorten in breath
- Insomnia
- Dizziness
- Swollen hands feet and hands
- Fever
Types of altitude sickness
Acute Mild Sickness (AMS)
Acute mountain sickness (AMS) is the mildest form and is a common form of altitude sickness. The symptoms of AMS are hangover dizziness, headache, muscle pain, nausea, and vomiting.
High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE)
High altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE) is an altitude sickness is a very dangerous altitude sickness it builds up fluid in the lungs. Sometimes it’s even life-threatening. And this is the common cause of death from altitude sickness.
High-Altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE)
High-altitude cerebral edema (HACE) is the most severe sickness of altitude of sickness and causes fluid in the brain. This is life-threatening sickness. We need to seek medical attention in this case right away.
Who gets altitude sickness?
Anyone can get altitude sickness either you are an athlete physically fit or active at the very elevation you are likely to get, the chances of getting altitude sickness relies on how faster you move to higher altitude, how quick you ascent upward, the altitude where you sleep, etc. factors
Some measures to prevent altitude sickness
The very best way to lower your chance of getting altitude sickness is by acclimatization meaning letting your body slowly get used to changes in the air pressure and travel to a Higher alleviation.
Climb slowly helps your lungs to get acclimatized. Going slowly helps your lungs get more air through deeper breaths and allows more of your red blood cells to carry oxygen to the body.
Climb high and sleep low
if you have climbed over the 1000 ft. in a day makes sure you come back down to a lower sleep
Drink plenty of water
Our body is made up of 70% of water, drinking plenty of water adds up calories to the water which prevent from getting altitude sickness
Avoid alcohol & Tobacco
At higher altitudes, we need to avoid alcohol and tobacco these things destroy oxygen molecules in our brain and lungs making it harder for us to breathe.
Know how to identify the first sign of altitude sickness
The first sign of altitude sickness starts with headache nausea, vomiting, and fever. Move to a lower altitude ASAP if you start to have these symptoms
Know more about altitude sickness; worldnomads.com
Raconteur Adventure has all the logistics and setup for ensuring your safer travel. We will rescue you if needed from the mountains.
