BHI Travel Health Cork
Altitude sickness
If your forthcoming trip will involve climbing mountains or being at high altitude, take a note of these important points before you leave:
- Altitdu sickness can affect any age group.
- Young adult males are most often seriously involved
- Altitude above 10,000 feet is most significant
- Take your time
- Wear a hat to lessen sun exposure
- Ascend slowly
- Take plenty of rests during your climb
- Remember: climb high - sleep low
