Hypoxia‐Related Altitude Illnesses
ConclusionGiven an increasing number of recreational activities at high and extreme altitudes, the general practitioner and specialist are in higher demand for medical recommendations regarding the prevention and treatment of altitude illness. Despite an ongoing scientific discussion and controversies about the pathophysiological causes of altitude illness, treatment and prevention recommendations are clearer with increased experience over the last two decades.
Source: Journal of Travel Medicine - Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Nikolaus Netzer, Kingman Strohl, Martin Faulhaber, Hannes Gatterer, Martin Burtscher Tags: REVIEW Source Type: research