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  1. Traveler's Health 
    https://medlineplus.gov/travelershealth.html
    ... in Spanish Topic Image MEDICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA Acute mountain sickness Ear - blocked at high altitudes Ear barotrauma Jet lag prevention Pregnancy and travel Traveler's diarrhea diet Traveler's guide ...
  2. xmlghr-summaries.xml 
    https://medlineplus.gov/download/ghr-summaries.xml
    ... is involved in the body's adaptation to high altitude. At higher altitudes, such as in mountainous regions, air pressure is ... is involved in the body's adaptation to high altitude. At higher altitudes, such as in mountainous regions, ...
  3. Pregnancy and travel 
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000608.htm
    Traveling to high altitudes, like the mountains, may cause problems during pregnancy. Higher altitudes have lower air pressures and less oxygen. Your body ...