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How do you handle high altitudes? can you still party?

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Prepare first,go slo: It is important to acclimate to elevation by lessening activity at the start. . Since oxygen levels are lower at elevation, we tend to hyperventilate to maintain oxygen levels. Use of acetazolamide a diuretic can be started prior to going to elevation to cause mild hyperventilation making acclimization easier. Hydration and avoidance of excess alcolhol prior to acclimating is helpful.

Answered 4/20/2012

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