altitude sickness
noun
: the effects (such as headache, nausea, or swelling of the brain) of oxygen deficiency in the blood and tissues developed at high altitudes having reduced atmospheric pressure see mountain sickness
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Climbing one of the Seven Summits is no small feat, as hikers wrestle with the effects of altitude sickness on Kilimanjaro treks that typically span from five to nine days.
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Mary Robnett, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2025
Recognizing and treating altitude sickness early and immediately is crucial for a quick recovery.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 24 Jan. 2025
These are great for those who may experience altitude sickness due to the elevation, which clocks in at 8,754 feet above sea level in town and closer to 9,500 feet in the village.
—Linnea Covington, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
It is considered an ancient remedy for altitude sickness and has other health benefits, like boosting energy, easing headaches, reducing fatigue and quenching thirst.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Mary Robnett, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2025
Recognizing and treating altitude sickness early and immediately is crucial for a quick recovery.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 24 Jan. 2025
These are great for those who may experience altitude sickness due to the elevation, which clocks in at 8,754 feet above sea level in town and closer to 9,500 feet in the village.
—Linnea Covington, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
It is considered an ancient remedy for altitude sickness and has other health benefits, like boosting energy, easing headaches, reducing fatigue and quenching thirst.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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altitude sickness
noun
al·ti·tude sickness
ˌal-tə-ˌt(y)üd- 
: the effects (as nosebleed, nausea, headache, or cerebral edema) of oxygen deficiency in the blood and tissues developed at high altitudes with reduced atmospheric pressure
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