Treatment to prevent altitude sickness (travel to altitudes 8,000 ft/2,500 m or higher)
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
Altitude sickness, also known as acute mountain sickness (AMS), occurs when your body cannot get enough oxygen from the air at high altitudes. It commonly affects mountain climbers, hikers, skiers, or travelers at high altitudes. Symptoms typically occur within a day of traveling or climbing to a very high altitude (usually above 8,000 feet/2,500 meters). The condition can lead to severe symptoms and life-threatening complications if not treated promptly.
Common symptoms
Symptoms of altitude sickness may include:
Get a personalized care plan
Your provider will design a treatment plan tailored just for you. They may recommend the following, as medically appropriate:
Message your care provider with any follow-up medical questions after receiving your treatment plan.
