What are high altitude sickness symptoms?
Usually, when the altitude is over 2,400m (8,000ft), one would experience high altitude symptoms. Mild symptoms may include: 1.Tiredness 2.Headache 3.Nausea 4.Unsteadiness For most people, symptoms start after about six hours of being at high altitude. As long as the person remains at the same altitude, the symptoms will usually disappear within one or two days. Vomiting, chest pains and shortness of breath are signs that someone is affected more severely. These symptoms may take a day or two to appear. Coughing up frothy sputum is a sign that fluid is collecting in the lungs, while clumsiness and difficulty walking can occur if the brain swells. If severe cases of altitude sickness aren’t treated, fits, confusion and coma may follow.
Usually, when the altitude is over 2,400m (8,000ft), one would experience high altitude symptoms. Mild symptoms may include: 1.Tiredness 2.Headache 3.Nausea 4.Unsteadiness For most people, symptoms start after about six hours of being at high altitude. As long as the person remains at the same altitude, the symptoms will usually disappear within one or two days. Vomiting, chest pains and shortness of breath are signs that someone is affected more severely. These symptoms may take a day or two to appear. Coughing up frothy sputum is a sign that fluid is collecting in the lungs, while clumsiness and difficulty walking can occur if the brain swells. If severe cases of altitude sickness arent treated, fits, confusion and coma may follow.
