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High Altitude: Acclimatization and Illnesses
There are two other severe forms of altitude illness, High Altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE) and High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE). Both of these happen less frequently, especially to those who are ...
The dangers of high-altitude sickness | Explained
Prevent high-altitude sickness by acclimatising slowly, seeking medical advice, and ensuring proper healthcare infrastructure ...
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Tips for preventing altitude sickness
High altitude pulmonary edema, or HAPE, is a progression of the breathlessness feeling. It is caused by a dilation of blood vessels in the lungs to allow more oxygen to flow. If the blood vessels leak ...
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A fit 37-year-old got out of breath on a hiking trail at a national park. He had a rare and deadly form of altitude sickness.
"That's when they called the ambulance." At Cedar City Hospital in Utah, Chesky learned he had a condition called high altitude pulmonary edema, or HAPE, a severe form of altitude sickness.