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10 Treatments for Acute Mountain Sickness

Tests

3	Medical Procedures

4	Prescribed Medications

Self Care

1	Herbs and Supplements

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Hikers, skiers and adventurers who travel to high altitudes can sometimes develop acute mountain sickness, also referred to as altitude sickness or high altitude pulmonary edema. It typically occurs at about 8,000 feet or 2,400 meters above sea l[read article]

Tests for Acute Mountain Sickness

1. History and Physical Exam A physical examination is a routine test your doctor performs to check your overall health. It is also known as a wellness check. A physical examination helps your ... More
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Medical Procedures for Acute Mountain Sickness

1. Hyperbaric Oxygenation Red blood cells travel throughout your body, carrying necessary nutrients and gases where they need to go. One thing the red blood cells carry is oxygen, which your... More
2. Oxygen Therapy Oxygen may be classified as an element, a gas, and a drug. Oxygen therapy is the administration of oxygen at concentrations greater than that in room air to treat o... More
3. Maintain Adequate Hydration Oral rehydration therapy (ORT) involves the replacement of fluids and electrolytes lost during an episode of diarrheal illness. Diarrheal illnesses are pervasive wo... More
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Prescribed Medications for Acute Mountain Sickness

1. acetaZOLAMIDE(Diamox , Diamox Sequels) ACETAZOLAMIDE (a set a ZOLE a mide) is used to treat glaucoma and some seizure disorders. It may be used to treat edema or swelling from heart failure or from other... More
2. dexamethasone(Decadron , others...) Close DEXAMETHASONE (dex a METH a sone) is a corticosteroid. It is commonly used to treat inflammation of the skin, joints, lungs, and other organs. Common conditions tre... More
3. NIFEdipine(Adalat , others...) Close NIFEDIPINE (nye FED i peen) is a calcium-channel blocker. It affects the amount of calcium found in your heart and muscle cells. This relaxes your blood vessels, wh... More
4. dexamethasone injection(Dexasone , others...) Close DEXAMETHASONE (dex a METH a sone) is a corticosteroid. It is used to treat inflammation of the skin, joints, lungs, and other organs. Common conditions treated incl... More
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Self Care for Acute Mountain Sickness

1. Climb Down to Lower Altitude
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Herbs and Supplements for Acute Mountain Sickness What's this?

1. arginine L-arginine was first isolated in 1886. In 1932, scientists learned that L-arginine is needed to create urea, a waste product that is necessary for toxic ammonia to ... More
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