effects (as nosebleed or nausea) of oxygen deficiency in the blood and tissues at high altitudes
a medical condition often observed at high altitudes; manifested in symptoms such as low blood oxygen level, headache, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, malaise and disturbed sleep. Hypoxia is a related debilitating lack of oxygen. Also known as Acute mountain sickness, or AMS.
Very High altitudes can have serious and sometimes fatal effects on the body. It is known as Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) and can range from headaches to potentially fatal build up of fluid on the brain and in the lungs.
Altitude sickness (or altitude illness) is a disorder caused by being at high altitude. It more commonly occurs above 8,000 feet (2,440 meters). See the entire definition of Altitude sickness
headaches, dizziness, and nausea usually experienced at heights above 8,000 ft because of reduced oxygen in the air
A potentially fatal illness caused by being at altitudes high enough to reduce the amount of oxygen available to the body.
Altitude sickness, also known as acute mountain sickness (AMS) or altitude illness is a pathological condition that is caused by acute exposure to high altitudes. It commonly occurs above 2,400 metres (approximately 8,000 feet). Acute mountain sickness can progress to high altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE) or high altitude cerebral edema (HACE).