Treatments for Acute mountain sickness

Treatments for Acute mountain sickness:

Treatment of acute mountain sickness begins with prevention. Prevention measures include gradually ascending to higher altitudes, especially over 8,000 feet, staying well hydrated, and not exerting oneself at high altitudes until you have acclimated to that altitude. Many people find that their food and water needs increase at high altitudes and that they need to eat and drink more than usual. It is also important not to use alcohol, tobacco, caffeine, and not use depressant drugs without recommendation from a health care provider. People with a history of heart disease, cardiovascular disease, or lung diseases, such as COPD and heart failure, should avoid high altitudes.

The definitive treatment for acute mountain sickness is to go down in altitude as rapidly as possible. In severe cases of acute mountain sickness, immediate emergency evacuation to a lower altitude and emergency treatment with oxygen and other treatments is necessary. Treatment can include hospitalization, intravenous medications, and advanced life support measures, such as a respirator.

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