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Understanding and Preventing Altitude Sickness
Altitude Sickness, also called Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) is a risk on alpine adventures. It is easily prevented by acclimating and responding to early symptoms.
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Acute Altitude Sickness
Here are some tips to help avoid Acute Altitude Sickness this winter.
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New Drugs to Combat Altitude Sickness Studied
After the 9/11 attacks in the US, altitude sickness studies to find cures became more important as US troops were flown by helicopter into the mountains of Afghanistan.
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Avoiding Altitude Sickness on Mt. Kilimanjaro
Choices of route, adding a training climb, and taking time to acclimate help climbers get to the top of Kilimanjaro without A.M.S.
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Altitude Sickness
Altitude sickness can affect anyone who ascends to high altitude: hikers, campers, bicyclists, and tourists are as susceptible as elite mountain climbers.
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A Comparison of East Africa's Four Volcanoes
Mount Kilimanjaro may be the biggest, but Mounts Kenya, Meru, and Elgon all offer different trekking and climbing experiences. Here's how they compare.
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Himalayan Rescue Association Aids Nepal Trekkers
Volunteer doctors of the Himalayan Rescue Association educate trekkers about altitude sickness, and treat villagers in the Annapurna and Mt. Everest trekking regions.
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