Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Any tips for climbers about altitude sickness?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Tips for climbing: Climb the mountain gradually, stop for a day or two for every 2, 000 feet above 8, 000 feet . Sleep at a lower altitude when possible. Recognize early symptoms. If you plan on quickly climbing to a high altitude, ask your doctor about a medication called acetazolamide (diamox).
Answered 3/30/2013
5.8k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Can you tell me if there are good exercises to reduce the risk of altitude sickness?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
At which heights have people got altitude sickness, curious what the lowest point would be that people know of ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I live in Ohio and flew to Vegas. Is it possible to get altitude sickness with Vegas altitude being 2500 (or less)?
5 doctors weighed in across 5 answers
A member asked:
I went trekking to a place over 5, 000 ft above sea level recently. I do not usually exercise n this is my 1st time. I did not get altitude sickness.Y?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
