How To Prevent And Treat Altitude Sickness

Stop And Rest

If individuals feel any of the symptoms of altitude sickness coming on, the first thing they should do is stop and rest. If individuals are hiking or climbing, they should keep in mind the higher they climb, the worse symptoms will become. It may even be a good idea to return to a lower altitude until they feel better. More on this later. Individuals should also consider the slower they elevate, the better their body will be able to adjust to the altitude. They should keep to a slow to moderate pace, and be sure to stop and rest whenever they start to feel woozy. Everyone should consider taking periodic breaks even if they do not feel sick.

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