Warning Signs Of Altitude Sickness

Altitude sickness is a climber's worst nightmare, and it happens when someone travels to a higher altitude too quickly. The cause is a lack of oxygen at high altitudes. Altitude sickness comes in three forms: acute mountain sickness, pulmonary edema, and cerebral edema. The illness may be diagnosed by the patient's symptoms, X-rays, CT scans, or MRI scans. Medical treatment, if it is necessary, often consists of the administration of oxygen and several medications. The outlook for the patient is generally really good when altitude sickness is caught early, and most fully recover.