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Warning: Altitude Sickness Shouldn't Be Taken Lightly
Article from Health World about the effects of altitude on exercise. (infos)Outdoor Action Guide to High Altitude
Description of altitude related illnesses, their symptoms and their treatment. (infos)
Apex Altitude
A charity that exists to perform high altitude medical research and educate the public about the topic (infos)
Healthy Me
Basic information, including a bibliography. (infos)
Altitude Illness
Summary of prevention and treatment methods. (infos)
British Mountaineering Council - Mountain Medicine Centre
Information on altitude related illnesses with a focus on climbing at altitude. (infos)
Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy
Chapter from the Merck Manual on altitude sickness covering causes, treatment, and prevention. (infos)
WebMD
Questions and answers about travel to destinations at altitude. Submit a question or read previously submitted questions and answers. (infos)
Supplemental Oxygen for the General Aviation Pilot
Article on determining the need for supplemental oxygen at density altitude. (infos)
Special Safety Considerations for High Altitude Mountaineering
Article on the effects of altitude with an emphasis on climbing at altitude. (infos)