What should you do if you have altitude sickness?

apollo

Home
Lab-Tests specific Q&A
Hemoglobin
High Altitude
What should you do if you have altitude sickness?

What should you do if you have altitude sickness?

What should you do if you have altitude sickness?

If you have altitude sickness you should first acclimatise with the enviroment for 24-48 hours before stepping out to do any activity.

Last updated on 19 May 2023

Share

Related Questions

At what altitude do you need oxygen?

Supplemental oxygen is required above 10,000 feet

Last updated on 19 May 2023

Share

What is the effect of high altitude on an unacclimated person?

High altitude environments can be debilitating to unacclimatized individuals exposed to elevations above 3,000 m (9,843 ft) for periods ranging from several hours to days. Moderate hypoxia induces substantial alterations in physiological and psychological parameters within a few hours

Last updated on 19 May 2023

Share

What should you do if you have altitude sickness?

If you have altitude sickness you should first acclimatise with the enviroment for 24-48 hours before stepping out to do any activity.

Last updated on 19 May 2023

Share

At which altitude does the air begin to be noticeably thinner?

At 12,500 feet the air becomes thinner and oxygen becomes lower making it difficult to breathe.

Last updated on 19 May 2023

Share

How does one avoid altitude sickness?

Avoid visiting places on the same day when you get to higher altitudes. Acclimatise and only then get to places which requires climbing.

Last updated on 19 May 2023

Share

Hemoglobin

Iron Test

Reports: Same Day
No preparation required

book a lab test

Get medicines delivered in 2 hrs

Access past pharmacy bills for easy reorder.