Acute Mountain Sickness

T. Scott Johnson; Paul B. Rock

doi:10.1056/NEJM198809293191306

Acute Mountain Sickness

T. Scott Johnson
, Paul B. Rock

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Abstract

THE majority of persons who ascend rapidly to terrestrial elevations higher than approximately 2500 m (8200 ft) undergo an unpleasant period of acclimatization. During this time, they have a variety of symptoms, the most prominent of which are headache, nausea, vomiting, and insomnia, that are collectively referred to as acute mountain sickness.¹ ² ³ This paper reviews current concepts of the pathogenesis and treatment of this disorder. Factors that influence susceptibility to this condition will be discussed. Acute mountain sickness is part of a continuum of diseases related to ascension to high altitudes⁴ that includes the infrequent life-threatening conditions high-altitude pulmonary edema.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	841-845
Number of pages	5
Journal	New England Journal of Medicine
Volume	319
Issue number	13
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJM198809293191306
State	Published - 29 Sep 1988

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