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Acute Mountain Sickness : Prevention

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Prevention could include:
Education of mountain travelers before ascent is the key to prevention. Basic principles include: gradual ascent, stopping for a day or two of rest for each 2,000 feet (600 meters) above 8,000 feet (2,400 meters); sleeping at a lower altitude whe...
Source:ADAM
Date:January 15, 2009
Acute mountain sickness is an illness that can affect mountain climbers, hikers, skiers, or travelers at high altitude(typically above 8,000 feet or 2,400 meters).High altitude cerebral edema; Altitude anoxia; Altitude sickness; Mountain sickness;...
Source:ADAM
Date:January 15, 2009
Oral rehydration therapy(ORT) involves the replacement of fluids and electrolytes lost during an episode of diarrheal illness. Diarrheal illnesses are pervasive worldwide, and they have a particularly large impact in the developing world.
Source:Gale Nutrition and Well-Being A to Z
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