Altitude sickness Attractions & Activities - The Best Holiday Destinations for 2020
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Altitude Sickness Warning Sign on Mount Evans,
Colorado
Altitude sickness is a reaction to the lower amounts of oxygen available at high altitudes (due to the lower air pressure). Your body will respond in various ways to this: some are normal, some are illnesses. The illnesses are a serious health hazard and can result in death if ignored or left untreated.
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