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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Synonyms and keywords: Acute altitude sickness; acute mountain sickness; acosta syndrome; chronic altitude sickness; monge disease; chronic mountain sickness; high altitude cerebral edema; HACE; high altitude pulmonary edema; HAPE; high altitude flatus expulsion; HAFE

Overview

Historical Perspective

Classification

Pathophysiology

Causes

Differentiating Altitude Sickness from other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

Risk Factors

Screening

Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis

Diagnosis

Diagnostic Study of Choice | History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Chest X Ray | CT | MRI | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy | surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies

Case Studies

Case #1

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