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By Elizabeth Quinn, About.com Guide to Sports Medicine since 1998

Altitude Illness

Thursday July 26, 2007
Altitude illness refers to the various symptoms that often develop when you travel to high altitude (over 8000 ft.). Physical conditioning will not necessarily protect you from developing mountain sickness, but proper acclimatization often reduces your risk. Learn how to recognize, prevent and treat symptoms of high altitude illness (AMS)

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