Acute Mountain Sickness<\/a> (AMS) is one of the major threats once it comes to climbers. Since safety is our priority we have prepared a list of common altitude sickness which may happen. We invite you to spend time to learn more.<\/span><\/p>\nAcute Mountain Sickness (AMS)<\/h5>\n
It is the negative health effect of high altitude, caused by rapid exposure to low amounts of oxygen at high elevation. People who climb high mountains might experience the early symptoms of Altitude Sickness. Our guides are well-trained, they are Certified\u00a0 Wilderness First Responder WFR. If you experience any symptoms mentioned below, please inform your guides as soon as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Nausea & dizziness<\/span><\/li>\n
- Headache<\/span><\/li>\n
- Poor appetite<\/span><\/li>\n
- Fatigue<\/span><\/li>\n
- Shortness of breath<\/span><\/li>\n
- \u00a0Vomiting<\/span><\/li>\n
- Poor sleeping<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
High Altitude Cerebral Oedema (HACE)<\/h5>\n
Caused by brain swelling, it is very dangerous and can kill very quickly if not treated as soon as possible. Normally HACE symptoms tend to set in at nighttime.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nSymptoms of HACE\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n\n- Loss of consciousness<\/span><\/li>\n
- Severe headache<\/span><\/li>\n
- \u00a0Increase of clumsiness<\/span><\/li>\n
- Loss of coordination example ataxia<\/span><\/li>\n
- Loss of memory<\/span><\/li>\n
- Coma<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
High Altitude Pulmonary Oedema (HAPE)<\/h5>\n
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