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Altitude Illness: Prevention and Treatment - Second Edition
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Altitude Illness: Prevention and Treatment - Second Edition

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Stay healthy at high elevations with this pocket guide--now updated with the most current information on preparing for and adapting to altitude.

  • Author: Stephen Bezruchka, M.D.
  • Softcover; 128 page; black-and-white photos, diagrams and charts
  • Updated guidelines for people going to altitudes above 7,000 feet with pre-existing health conditions such as heart conditions, diabetes, and cancer
  • A handy glossary and easy-to-read tables covering symptoms and signs, altitude illness, and high-altitude drugs
  • Case studies of real situations and a question-and-answer section to help understand general issues about altitude, its effects and more

This new edition provides the latest information on prevention and treatment of altitude illness-from preparing for altitude to recognizing and treating the symptoms of acute mountain sickness, including high altitude pulmonary and cerebral edemas. Suited for both novice and seasoned hikers, climbers, trekkers, and skiers, Altitude Illness, 2nd Edition, also includes an updated examination of how altitude interacts with certain drugs, a new section on using the web to find more information about altitude illness, and much more.

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