Mountain Sickness (cont.)

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Medical Author:

Eric A Nazziola, MD

Coauthor:

John Lafleur, MD

Medical Editor:

William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACR

Dr. Shiel received a Bachelor of Science degree with honors from the University of Notre Dame. There he was involved in research in radiation biology and received the Huisking Scholarship. After graduating from St. Louis University School of Medicine, he completed his Internal Medicine residency and Rheumatology fellowship at the University of California, Irvine. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology.

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Altitude Sickness Follow-up

Follow instructions regarding activity limitation, use of additional oxygen, postponement of climbing, or immediate descent, if required.
Take medications as prescribed.
Do not drink alcohol, and avoid smoking tobacco.
Keep any follow-up appointments.
Seek medical attention immediately if symptoms worsen or if new symptoms develop.

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