Altitude Sickness (Mountain Sickness) Glossary of Terms
The following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Altitude Sickness (Mountain Sickness) article.
Abnormal: Outside the expected norm, or uncharacteristic of a particular patient. Acetaminophen: A nonaspirin pain reliever or analgesic. Acetaminophen may be given alone t... See the entire definition of AcetaminophenAcute: Of abrupt onset, in reference to a disease. Acute often also connotes an illness th... See the entire definition of AcuteAirway: The path that air follows to get into and out of the lungs. The mouth and nose are... See the entire definition of AirwayAltitude illness: Altitude illness (or altitude sickness) is a disorder caused by being at... See the entire definition of Altitude illnessAltitude sickness: Altitude sickness (or altitude illness) is a disorder caused by being a... See the entire definition of Altitude sicknessAspirin: Once the Bayer trademark for acetylsalicylic acid, now the common name for this a... See the entire definition of AspirinBicarbonate: In medicine, bicarbonate usually refers to bicarbonate of soda (sodium bicarb... See the entire definition of BicarbonateBlood pH: The acidity or alkalinity of blood. The pH of any fluid is the measure of the hy... See the entire definition of Blood pHBlood pressure: The blood pressure is the pressure of the blood within the arteries. It is... See the entire definition of Blood pressureBrain: The portion of the central nervous system that is located within the skull. It func... See the entire definition of BrainBreathing: The process of respiration, during which air is inhaled into the lungs through ... See the entire definition of BreathingCerebral: Of or pertaining to the cerebrum or the brain. Cerebral edema: Accumulation of excessive fluid in the substance of the brain. The brain i... See the entire definition of Cerebral edemaComa: A state of deep, unarousable unconsciousness. A coma may occur as a result of head t... See the entire definition of Coma
Conditioning: 1) Exercise and practice to build the body up for either improved normal pe... See the entire definition of ConditioningContinuous positive airway pressure: See: CPAP. Cough: A rapid expulsion of air from the lungs, typically in order to clear the lung airwa... See the entire definition of CoughCPAP: Continuous positive airway pressure. CPAP is an effective treatment for obstructive ... See the entire definition of CPAPDiagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisDiuretic: Something that promotes the formation of urine by the kidney. All diuretics caus... See the entire definition of DiureticDizziness: Painless head discomfort with many possible causes including disturbances of ... See the entire definition of DizzinessEdema: The swelling of soft tissues as a result of excess fluid accumulation. Edema is oft... See the entire definition of EdemaFatigue: A condition characterized by a lessened capacity for work and reduced efficiency ... See the entire definition of FatigueFever: Although a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6 degr... See the entire definition of FeverHangover: A common nonmedical term for the disagreeable physical effects following excessi... See the entire definition of HangoverHAPE: Acronym for High Altitude pulmonary edema, the accumulation in the lungs of extravas... See the entire definition of HAPEHeadache: A pain in the head with the pain being above the eyes or the ears, behind the he... See the entire definition of HeadacheHeart: The muscle that pumps blood received from veins into arteries throughout the body. ... See the entire definition of HeartHigh altitude: Altitude sickness occurs at high altitude. So what is high altitude?
High altitude pulmonary edema: Known for short as HAPE, the accumulation in the lungs of e... See the entire definition of High altitude pulmonary edemaHigh blood pressure: A repeatedly elevated blood pressure exceeding 140 over 90 mmHg. Chro... See the entire definition of High blood pressureHyperbaric: Pertaining to gas pressures greater than 1 atmosphere* of pressure. Also perta... See the entire definition of HyperbaricHypothermia: Abnormally low body temperature. Someone who falls asleep in a cold temperatu... See the entire definition of HypothermiaIndicate: In medicine, to make a treatment or procedure advisable because of a particular ... See the entire definition of IndicateInsomnia: The perception or complaint of inadequate or poor-quality sleep due to a number ... See the entire definition of InsomniaIntervention: The act of intervening, interfering or interceding with the intent of modify... See the entire definition of InterventionKidney: One of a pair of organs located in the right and left side of the abdomen. The kid... See the entire definition of KidneyLethargy: Abnormal drowsiness, stupor. Lungs: The lungs are a pair of breathing organs located with the chest which remove carbon... See the entire definition of LungsMountain sickness: Also known as altitude sickness or altitude illness, this is a disorder... See the entire definition of Mountain sicknessMouth: 1. The upper opening of the digestive tract, beginning with the lips and con... See the entire definition of MouthMuscle: Muscle is the tissue of the body which primarily functions as a source of power. T... See the entire definition of MuscleNausea: Stomach queasiness, the urge to vomit. Nausea can be brought on by many causes, in... See the entire definition of NauseaOnset: In medicine, the first appearance of the signs or symptoms of an illness as, for ex... See the entire definition of Onset
Oxygen: The odorless gas that is present in the air and necessary to maintain life. Oxygen... See the entire definition of OxygenPeriodic breathing: Clusters of breaths separated by intervals of apnea (no breathing) or ... See the entire definition of Periodic breathingPneumonia: Inflammation of one or both lungs, with dense areas of lung inflammation. Pneum... See the entire definition of PneumoniaPrognosis: The forecast of the probable outcome or course of a disease; the patient's chan... See the entire definition of PrognosisPublic health: The approach to medicine that is concerned with the health of the community... See the entire definition of Public healthPulmonary: Having to do with the lungs. Pulmonary edema: Fluid in the lungs. Pulse: The rhythmic dilation of an artery that results from beating of the heart. Pulse is... See the entire definition of PulseRespiratory: Having to do with respiration. Respiratory failure: Inability of the lungs to perform their basic task of gas exchange, t... See the entire definition of Respiratory failureShortness of breath: Difficulty in breathing. Medically referred to as dyspnea. Shortness ... See the entire definition of Shortness of breathSleep: The body's rest cycle. Sputum: Mucous material from the lungs that is produced (brought up) by coughing. Steroid: One of a large group of chemical substances classified by a specific carbon struc... See the entire definition of SteroidTherapy: The treatment of disease. Therapy is synonymous with treatment.
Tobacco: A South American herb (Nicotiana tabacum) whose leaves contain 2 to 8 percent nic... See the entire definition of TobaccoTrigger: Something that either sets off a disease in people who are genetically predispose... See the entire definition of TriggerTylenol: See: Acetaminophen. Urine: Liquid waste produced by the kidneys. Urine is a clear, transparent fluid that norm... See the entire definition of UrineVentilation: The exchange of air between the lungs and the atmosphere so that oxygen can ... See the entire definition of VentilationVital: Necessary to maintain life. For example, breathing is a vital function. X-ray: High-energy radiation with waves shorter than those of visible light. X-ray is used... See the entire definition of X-ray
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