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Altitude Sickness (30)

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http://ciwec-clinic.com/altitude/
» Altitude Illness Open in a new browser window
   Summary of prevention and treatment methods.
   http://ciwec-clinic.com/altitude/
http://www.aafp.org/afp/980415ap/harris.html
» American Academy of Family Physicians Open in a new browser window
   Overview article with an informational handout for patients.
   http://www.aafp.org/afp/980415ap/harris.html
http://www.apex-altitude.com/
» Apex Altitude Open in a new browser window
   A charity that exists to perform high altitude medical research and educate the public about the topic
   http://www.apex-altitude.com/
http://www.bmres.org/
» Birmingham Medical Research Expeditionary Society Open in a new browser window
   Site of a group of medical scientists studying the effects of altitude and the causes and management of acute mountain sickness.
   http://www.bmres.org/
http://www.cdc.gov/travel/diseases/altitude.htm
» CDC Travelers' Health Information on Altitude Illness Open in a new browser window
   CDC's advisory for people planning travel to destinations at altitude.
   http://www.cdc.gov/travel/diseases/altitude.htm
http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic22.htm
» Cerebral Syndromes Open in a new browser window
   Article from Emergency Medicine covering cerebral syndromes in altitude sickness from AMS to HACE.
   http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic22.htm
http://www.fpnotebook.com/ER14.htm
» Family Practice Notebook: High Altitude Sickness Open in a new browser window
   Outline of symptoms, prevention, and diagnosis for all altitude related illnesses.
   http://www.fpnotebook.com/ER14.htm
http://www.ahealthyme.com/topic/topic13676
» Healthy Me Open in a new browser window
   Basic information, including a bibliography.
   http://www.ahealthyme.com/topic/topic13676
http://www.liebertpub.com/HAM/
» High Altitude Medicine and Biology Open in a new browser window
   About the magazine published by Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.
   http://www.liebertpub.com/HAM/
http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/6280/
» High Altitude Pathology Institute Open in a new browser window
   High altitude travel advice. Information on chronic mountain sickness, high altitude pulmonary edema, the use of hyperoxic/hypoxic adaptation chambers, and triple hypoxia syndrome.
   http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/6280/
http://comspark.com/esarc/reference/pulmedema.htm
» High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE) Open in a new browser window
   Article on a personal experience with HAPE.
   http://comspark.com/esarc/reference/pulmedema.htm
http://www.weasel.com/hape.html
» High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (and me) Open in a new browser window
   Personal account of an experience with HAPE.
   http://www.weasel.com/hape.html
http://www.high-altitude-medicine.com/
» High-Altitude Medical Guide Open in a new browser window
   Information on the prevention, recognition, and treatment of altitude illness, as well as other health issues affecting travelers to destinations at altitude.
   http://www.high-altitude-medicine.com/
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?CMD=Display&DB=PubMed
» High-Altitude Pulmonary Edema: Current Concepts Open in a new browser window
   Abstract of a 1996 article summarizing the current state of HAPE research and treatment.
   http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?CMD=Display&DB=PubMed
http://www.hypomed.ch/
» HypoMed Global Services Open in a new browser window
   Information on Hypoytherapy/Hypoxytraining. About the annual international "Hypoxia in Medicine" conference.
   http://www.hypomed.ch/
http://www.hypoxia.net/
» Hypoxia Open in a new browser window
   Information about the International Hypoxia Symposium including abstracts.
   http://www.hypoxia.net/
http://www.ismmed.org
» International Society for Mountain Medicine Open in a new browser window
   Altitude tutorial. Newsletter archive. About the World Congress on Mountain Medicine and High Altitude Physiology.
   http://www.ismmed.org
http://www.newswise.com/articles/2001/4/ALTITUDE.HRT.html
» Mechanism for Life-Threatening High-Altitude Sickness Uncovered Open in a new browser window
   Article from the American Heart Association on a study of the mechanism that causes HAPE.
   http://www.newswise.com/articles/2001/4/ALTITUDE.HRT.html
http://www.medex.org.uk/
» Medex and Medical Expeditions Open in a new browser window
   Information about and from this research charity dedicated to investigating the mechanisms of altitude related illness. Newsletter archive and planned expedition information.
   http://www.medex.org.uk/
http://www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual/section20/chapter281/281a.htm
» Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy Open in a new browser window
   Chapter from the Merck Manual on altitude sickness covering causes, treatment, and prevention.
   http://www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual/section20/chapter281/281a.htm
http://www.ismmed.org/np_altitude_tutorial.htm
» Non-Physician Altitude Tutorial Open in a new browser window
   Tutorial from the International Society for Mountain Medicine covering acclimatization, AMS, HACE, and HAPE. Includes treatment and prevention information.
   http://www.ismmed.org/np_altitude_tutorial.htm
http://www.princeton.edu/~oa/safety/altitude.html
» Outdoor Action Guide to High Altitude Open in a new browser window
   Description of altitude related illnesses, their symptoms and their treatment.
   http://www.princeton.edu/~oa/safety/altitude.html
http://www.outdoorplaces.com/Features/Mountain/altitude/page1.htm
» Outdoor Places Open in a new browser window
   Basic description of common illnesses encountered at various altitudes with prevention tips.
   http://www.outdoorplaces.com/Features/Mountain/altitude/page1.htm
http://www.pardoes.com/climbing/acclima.htm
» Pardoes Altitude & Acclimatization Page Open in a new browser window
   Information on proper acclimatization and hydration to reduce the incidence of altitude illness. Discussion of altitude's effect on diet, menstruation, and medications. Bibliography and links.
   http://www.pardoes.com/climbing/acclima.htm
http://www.emedicine.com/EMERG/topic795.htm
» Pulmonary Syndromes Open in a new browser window
   Article from Emergency Medicine covering HAPE.
   http://www.emedicine.com/EMERG/topic795.htm
http://www.dr-amy.com/rich/oxygen/
» Supplemental Oxygen for the General Aviation Pilot Open in a new browser window
   Article on determining the need for supplemental oxygen at density altitude.
   http://www.dr-amy.com/rich/oxygen/
http://infoventures.com/osh/abs/aero0004.html
» Urinary Leukotriene E4 Levels in HAPE Open in a new browser window
   Abstract of a study of the association between urinary excretion of leukotriene-E4 (LTE4) and high altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE) in order to determine whether HAPE involves inflammatory mechanisms.
   http://infoventures.com/osh/abs/aero0004.html
http://www.healthy.net/asp/templates/news.asp?Id=2473
» Warning: Altitude Sickness Shouldn't Be Taken Lightly Open in a new browser window
   Article from Health World about the effects of altitude on exercise.
   http://www.healthy.net/asp/templates/news.asp?Id=2473
http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/Altitude-Sickness-Topic-Overview
» WebMD - Altitude Sickness Open in a new browser window
   Explains causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.
   http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/Altitude-Sickness-Topic-Overview
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/mountain_sickness/article_em.htm
» eMedicine Health - Mountain Sickness Open in a new browser window
   Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment.
   http://www.emedicinehealth.com/mountain_sickness/article_em.htm

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