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Results 1 - 3 of 3 for Altitude sickness
  1. Acute mountain sickness 
    ... begin. Some people are more prone to developing altitude-related sickness and may not respond as well as others. ... on climbing quickly, or climbing to a high altitude, ask your ... sickness, such as acetazolamide or dexamethasone. If you are ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000133.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Headaches - danger signs 
    ... high. Brain tumor . Brain swelling (brain edema) from altitude sickness, carbon monoxide poisoning, or acute brain injury. Buildup ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000424.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Pregnancy and travel 
    Traveling to high altitudes, like the mountains, may cause problems during pregnancy. Higher altitudes have lower air pressures and less oxygen. Your body ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000608.htm - Medical Encyclopedia