Acclimatization Page Save
Information on proper acclimatization and hydration to reduce the incidence of altitude illness. Discussion of altitude's effect on diet, menstruation, and medications. Bibliography and links.
http://www.pardoes.com/climbing/accli...   

Altitude Illness Save
Summary of prevention and treatment methods.
http://ciwec-clinic.com/altitude/   

Altitude Sickness and Atmospheric Pressure Save
Basic information plus a utility to calculate the atmospheric pressure at any altitude.
http://www.personal.usyd.edu.au/~gerh...   

American Academy of Family Physicians Save
Overview article with an informational handout for patients.
http://www.aafp.org/afp/980415ap/harr...   

Apex Altitude Save
A charity that exists to perform high altitude medical research and educate the public about the topic
http://www.apex-altitude.com/   

Birmingham Medical Research Expeditionary Society Save
Site of a group of medical scientists studying the effects of altitude and the causes and management of acute mountain sickness.
http://www.bmres.org/   

CDC Travelers' Health Information on Altitude Illness Save
CDC's advisory for people planning travel to destinations at altitude.
http://www.cdc.gov/travel/diseases/al...   

Cerebral Syndromes Save
Article from Emergency Medicine covering cerebral syndromes in altitude sickness from AMS to HACE.
http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic2...   

Family Practice Notebook: High Altitude Sickness Save
Outline of symptoms, prevention, and diagnosis for all altitude related illnesses.
http://www.fpnotebook.com/ER14.htm   

Healthy Me Save
Basic information, including a bibliography.
http://www.ahealthyme.com/topic/topic...   

High Altitude Medicine and Biology Save
About the magazine published by Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.
http://www.liebertpub.com/HAM/   

High Altitude Pathology Institute Save
High altitude travel advice. Information on chronic mountain sickness, high altitude pulmonary edema, the use of hyperoxic/hypoxic adaptation chambers, and triple hypoxia syndrome.
http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanavera...   

High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE) Save
Article on a personal experience with HAPE.
http://comspark.com/esarc/reference/p...   

High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (and me) Save
Personal account of an experience with HAPE.
http://www.weasel.com/hape.html   

High-Altitude Medical Guide Save
Information on the prevention, recognition, and treatment of altitude illness, as well as other health issues affecting travelers to destinations at altitude.
http://www.high-altitude-medicine.com/   

High-Altitude Pulmonary Edema: Current Concepts Save
Abstract of a 1996 article summarizing the current state of HAPE research and treatment.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/qu...   

HypoMed Global Services Save
Information on Hypoytherapy/Hypoxytraining. About the annual international "Hypoxia in Medicine" conference.
http://www.hypomed.ch/   

Hypoxia Save
Information about the International Hypoxia Symposium including abstracts.
http://www.hypoxia.net/   

International Society for Mountain Medicine Save
Altitude tutorial. Newsletter archive. About the World Congress on Mountain Medicine and High Altitude Physiology.
http://www.ismmed.org   

Mechanism for Life-Threatening High-Altitude Sickness Uncovered Save
Article from the American Heart Association on a study of the mechanism that causes HAPE.
http://www.newswise.com/articles/2001...   

Medex and Medical Expeditions Save
Information about and from this research charity dedicated to investigating the mechanisms of altitude related illness. Newsletter archive and planned expedition information.
http://www.medex.org.uk/   

Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy Save
Chapter from the Merck Manual on altitude sickness covering causes, treatment, and prevention.
http://www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual/sec...   

Non-Physician Altitude Tutorial Save
Tutorial from the International Society for Mountain Medicine covering acclimatization, AMS, HACE, and HAPE. Includes treatment and prevention information.
http://www.ismmed.org/np_altitude_tut...   

Outdoor Action Guide to High Altitude Save
Description of altitude related illnesses, their symptoms and their treatment.
http://www.princeton.edu/~oa/safety/a...   

Outdoor Places Save
Basic description of common illnesses encountered at various altitudes with prevention tips.
http://www.outdoorplaces.com/Features...   

Pulmonary Syndromes Save
Article from Emergency Medicine covering HAPE.
http://www.emedicine.com/EMERG/topic7...   

Supplemental Oxygen for the General Aviation Pilot Save
Article on determining the need for supplemental oxygen at density altitude.
http://www.dr-amy.com/rich/oxygen/   

Urinary Leukotriene E4 Levels in HAPE Save
Abstract of a study of the association between urinary excretion of leukotriene-E4 (LTE4) and high altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE) in order to determine whether HAPE involves inflammatory mechanisms.
http://infoventures.com/osh/abs/aero0...   

Warning: Altitude Sickness Shouldn't Be Taken Lightly Save
Article from Health World about the effects of altitude on exercise.
http://www.healthy.net/asp/templates/...   

WebMD - Altitude Sickness Save
Explains causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.
http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/Al...   

eMedicine Health - Mountain Sickness Save
Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment.
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/mounta...   

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