Altitude sickness illnesses at altitude · Illnesses at altitude in Altitude sickness

Illnesses at altitude in Altitude sickness

As well as the less dangerous physiological effects, altitude makes you susceptible to actual illnesses, several of them very dangerous. While not all the effects of altitude can be avoided, you should take sensible steps to avoid actual illness, and take it very seriously if it does occur.

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Illnesses at altitude in Altitude sickness