Oct 26, 2021 Altitude illness is divided into 3 syndromes: acute mountain sickness (AMS), high-altitude cerebral edema (HACE), and high-altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE)
Background: Sea level natives ascending rapidly to altitudes above 1,500 m often develop acute mountain sickness (AMS), including nausea, headaches, fatigue, and
Diamox — High Altitude Travel Diamox (Acetazolamide) is used for the prevention or lessening of symptoms related to mountain sickness in climbers attempting rapid
Medication should be commenced
Acute mountain sickness (AMS) can be seen in susceptible travellers to altitudes greater than 2,500m
Background: Sea level natives ascending rapidly to altitudes above 1,500 m often develop acute mountain sickness (AMS), including nausea, headaches, fatigue, and lightheadedness
High altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE)
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This study examines whether taking acetazolamide on the day of ascent is effective and safe, compared to the usual practice of taking it before ascent
But these require prescriptions and may cause side effects (nausea, dizziness, insomnia, delirium) that are as debilitating as altitude sickness itself
Acute mountain sickness (AMS) is the mildest form, and it’s very common
Acute Mountain Sickness
Therefore, it is suggested that the beginning of pre-treatment with low-dose acetazolamide at least two days before arrival at high altitude, in contrast to usual recommendations, would be of greater beneficial effect on AMS development
Traditionally, acetazolamide's efficacy has been attributed to
Acetazolamide is a diuretic and carbonic anhydrase inhibitor medication used to treat several illnesses
The faster you climb to a high altitude, the more likely you will get acute mountain sickness
(Diamox) to prevent acute altitude sickness
For acetazolamide 250mg 2x per day (500mg total each day) is possibly more effective than lesser amounts
For oedema, take 250–375mg once daily in the morning for 1 or 2 days, alternating with a day of rest
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It is great for inflammation, headaches, pain, muscle pain at high altitude
This study aimed to assess the efficacy of acetazolamide for the prophylaxis of AMS, and disclose factors that affect the treatment effect of acetazolamide