What are the symptoms of altitude sickness and how can you prevent it? Altitude sickness prevention, symptoms, and treatment explained with travel health guidance.

Altitude sickness (acute mountain sickness) occurs when ascending to high elevation without adequate acclimatisation. Reduced oxygen levels can cause headache, nausea, dizziness, fatigue, and sleep disturbance. This episode explains risk factors, prevention strategies, and when urgent descent is necessary.

You will learn:

• Early symptoms of acute mountain sickness (headache, nausea, loss of appetite, poor sleep)

• Differences between mild altitude sickness and serious complications (HAPE, HACE)

• Why gradual ascent and acclimatisation reduce risk

• The role of hydration, pacing, and preventive medication where appropriate

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