Altitude sickness

Brief overview Description: Altitude sickness refers to a group of symptoms that result from oxygen deprivation at high altitudes (e.g., mountains). Symptoms: Usually symptoms are nonspecific (e.g., headache, nausea, dizziness), but life-threatening high-altitude pulmonary edema or high-altitude cerebral edema may develop. Causes: Difficulty of the body to adapt due to reduced oxygen content and air … What is Altitude Sickness?