Altitude sickness can strike anyone, but travelers have a few ways to reduce the risk—including drinking water, ascending ...

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Traveling at high altitude can be hazardous. The information provided here is designed for educational use only and is not a substitute for specific training or experience. Princeton University and ...

Altitude sickness occurs more gradually ... HAPE and HACE are life-threatening medical emergencies necessitating treatment and descent. “Someone with AMS who stays at the same altitude and ...