Acclimatization To High Altitude- 48 Questions Answered

Hello, i am a 25yr old male. I currently have sinus. And often suffer from headache. Recently i have been travelling to some high altitude places and i have experience some severe sinus pain in those high altitudes. Just wanted to know how can i deal with my sinus while travelling to high altitude places. Thank you

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Dr. M. A. Mohamed Iqbal General Physician | Chennai

You can simply use eucalyptus oil or menthol combination tailams. Since you say it's been chronic sinusitis I would suggest you to do Ct pns and consult any specialist. I would refer a friend of mine ... Read More

We are going to be travelling to high altitudes around 15000ft. in next 2 days. I am prone to motion sickness on Ghats and sometimes even Avomine cannot help. Request to suggest a non-drowsy medicine for motion sickness and high altitude acclimatisation.

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Dr. Himani Negi Homoeopath | Chennai

Hi dear a homoeopathic constitutional treatment will give you best results naturally You can easily take an online consultation for further treatment guidance and permanent cure without any side effe ... Read More

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69-year-old female. Travelling to Leh (3,500m altitude) in 2 days. Current medications: Alprex (Alprazolam), Clonifit 0.25mg (Clonazepam), one cholesterol tablet, multivitamin. Planning to take Diamox for altitude sickness prevention. Is this safe? Any risk with two sedatives at high altitude?”

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Dr. Anuj Mothsra General Practitioner | Jhunjhunu

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

I am going to travel in high altitude areas in Himalaya. So I am looking for oxygen providing tablets.

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Dr. Sushma Shah General Physician | Vadodara

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HELLO, THEIR IS NO OXYGEN PROVIDING TABLET AS SUCH. IN PILGRIM CONTRIBUTED BY THE SEVA SANSTHAN. O.K, BYE. ... Read More

My son 16 year old has sickle cell disease... my question is Is it safe to travel high altitude place like Kashmir with him for vacation Will high altitude cause any problem

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Dr. Akash Khandelwal Hematologist | Delhi

No it is not safe for him, avoid doing the same High altitude can trigger a serious complication of sickle cell crisis ... Read More

I am about to travel to a very high altitude for vacation during winters. Is there any precautions medicine that I should keep which can heat my body when the temperature is below freezing outside?

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Dr. Arjun KB General Medicine | Ahmedabad

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Hi, High Altitude primarily affects your cerebral (brain) and pulmonary (lung) systems and some peopleheight may be more prone to a high altitude sickness than others. If this is not your first visit, ... Read More

I have Asthma and I have to travel to some High Altitude Regions. Is it safe for me and what precautions should I take to avoid High Altitude Sickness

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Dr. Akshita Kundra General Physician | Panchkula

Carry an actezolamide 250 tablet along with you ... Read More

Hello, I'm planning to visit Spiti Valley in Himachal Pradesh next month end, want to know list of medicines which must carry along with me during this trip, especially for High Altitude related problems etc. because first time going to visit high Altitude mountains... I'm not allergic to any medicine, and no any medical issues.

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Dr. Alok Tripathi Homoeopath | Bangalore

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Hello sir I understand your concern consult me online I will guide you ... Read More

Planning for a Himalayan (Laddakh) treck.What all medical/fitness check-ups required before going to this high altitude and sub zero atmosphere.

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Dr. Anand Kalaskar General Physician | Pune

Haemogram, TSH, RBS and urine examination, ecg, chest x ray, PFT, BP, BMI, TMT ... Read More

Hi, I have fever due to some infection (around 100-101 F) for last 3 days and have a trip planned to Leh after 3 days...it is safe to go considering high altitude of Leh and Laddhak

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Dr. Rashmi Wadhwa General Physician | Delhi

You can tekeconsult now Delhi clinic Get a few blood tests done You can safely travel then ... Read More

Is it advisable to take a 2 year old baby boy to high altitude like above 4500 metres above sea level? Is it advisable? If it is possible, are there any precautions to be taken?

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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra Pediatrician | Rajkot

Take oxygen saturation ... Read More

I just came from a high altitude trip. I am at lower altitude but still having symptoms like dizziness, blocked ears, and lightheadedness. Is it pretty common? How to get relief from them immediately

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Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

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I am a 41 year old male with hypertension. Under medication for last 2+ years. Currently taking Cilacar T 40mg at night and Nebicard 5mg in the morning. With medication, BP is steady between 125/80 & 140/90 depending on time of day. I am planning to travel to North Sikkim for 2-3 days where there is high altitude and maybe less oxygen in the a

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Dr. Purneshwar Kumar Pandey Cardiologist | New Delhi

Yes..u can travel ... Read More

Hello. I get headaches at high altitudes. So should I consider going to Leh Ladakh? Should I take any medications before going and over there? Thank you.

Asked for Female, 30 Years 159 Views v

Dr. Ujjyani Sengupta Pawar General Physician | Mumbai

Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ... Read More

I will be going to Ladakh for an 8 day trip. What medicine should I take to avoid altitude sickness? What should be the dosage and duration? Kindly advise.

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Dr. V R Tindwani Family Physician | Ahmedabad

Diamox 250 one twice daily 12 hrs before journey for 2:3 days in all If by road travel usually no need, this is for altitude sickness If you prefer to rest for one two days at leh then also no need ... Read More

Can I travel to any hill station with my 8.5 months old baby? Is there any changes to any altitude sickness? What are the precautions I can take??

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Dr. Shebin C E Pediatrician | Kanyakumari

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Yes u can take ,but look for any breathing problem ... Read More

Currently i am in high altitude suffering from mild breathing trouble and sore throat. Doctor suggested azithromizine since i am facing breathing issue now can I now take azithromizine and acetazolamide together? Is there will be any interaction of these two medications?

Asked for Male, 25 Years 136 Views v

Dr. Amruth Sindhu Pulmonologist | Bangalore

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Hi. I understand your concern. Not advisable. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same ... Read More

We are planning for a trip to Tawang (3048 m. elevation) on mid of Jan where the temp. will drop to 5°. My sister is having high altitude sickness, at times faces loss of breathing (she used inhaler when she was a child). So kinfly suggest me medicines and other precautions that should be takenbfor her specifically.

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Dr. Ujjyani Sengupta Pawar General Physician | Mumbai

Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ... Read More

Hi I came Ladakh yesterday with my wife.. till now we are not facing major problem related to our health but I just want to know the suitable medicine to cure AMS .. because today we are heading towards more high altitude Pls suggest

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Dr. Vardhan Garg Pulmonologist | Dehradun

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Kindly consult now to get proper prescription ... Read More

I am going to sikkim at high altitude. Which medicine should I have to take if in case I suffer altitude sickness? Thank you!

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Dr. Varun Mathur Internal Medicine | Jaipur

Do you feel nausea or your oxygen level dips ? What’s the issue ? ... Read More

Can i take my 1yr 7month old baby to leh ladakh trip...did he effect with any altitude sickness issues...does it create any problem to his health??

Asked for Female, 23 Years 65 Views v

Dr. Chandrashekhar Vasant Phadnis Pediatrician | Pune

It is not advisable to take such young children on difficult trips like this. ... Read More

I am traveling to leh which is at high altitude. I found many people advising to take Diamox for better acclimatization. Can you please suggest me whether to take it or not. If yes , what will be the doses

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Dr. Lakin Vira General Surgeon | Mumbai

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I would not suggest it. ... Read More

I plan to visit Ladakh .I have heard of Coca 200 that helps in altitude sickness. Can you please advise on the dosage for the same?

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Dr. Aditya Tiwari Psychiatrist | Mumbai

2 doses a day - morning and evening should be good enough. If you get symptoms, then take it 4 hrly ... Read More

I have a plugged ear with possible infection. A lot of pain. I also have a hiatal hernia with complications that cause heart palpitations. Is it safe for me to travel by car to Denver Colorado? I'm speaking of the altitude.

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Dr. Vinay S Bhat ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Bangalore

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You seem to be suffering from eustachian tube dysfunction which usually occurs secondary to common cold, high altitudes and air travel. You can travel with precautions such as frequent swallowing, val ... Read More

My son 10 years is having Sinusitis. No running nose but pain and tenderness under left eyebrow when pressing. I need to know whether he can travel to vaishno debit. I am going by train. Will altitude be a problem. He is taking medicine and basal spray currently.

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Dr. Vinay S Bhat ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Bangalore

Since he is already on treatment for sinusitis he can travel to area of high altitudes. He needs to continue treatment during the days of traveling. You need to keep in touch with your doctor so that ... Read More

We are planning a family trip to sikkim, 4 elders are under medication for blood pressure including my dad who has a cardiovascular history. Would like a suggestion whether taking them to an altitude of 9000+ feet upto 15000 feet in the 3rd week of December for a night's stay is advisable.

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Dr. Nayana P Hegde Ayurveda | Bangalore

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With the history provided I do not recommend. Gradual acclimatisation should be done otherwise it will be difficult. Consult a local dr again. ... Read More

I go out for a 5km run daily. I am Physically fit. BMI is normal. Recenty when i went for high altitude trek at the very base camp my blood pressure readings shot up and also the pulse rate readings. Till the 4th day of the trek the bp was consistent at 160 and pulse rate at 145. So i was asked to decent and couldn't complete the trek. Even though

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Dr. Paramjeet Singh Cardiologist | Ghaziabad

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You need to understand about high blood pressure. Normal range of blood pressure is between 90/60 to 140/90, anything above or below is is abnormal. Many factors can affect blood pressure, inclu ... Read More

Hi! I'm planning to do a half marathon (21k) in September in laddakh. Thats the highest marathon, altitude wise, in the world. I have done quite a few in Bangalore and chennai, and have not encountered any health problems along with. I really want to know that, are there any tests I need to go th. Before I signup for this. I don't know

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Dr. Venkat Raghav General Physician | Bangalore

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Hello .. In high altitude oxygen concentration decreases and person will become hypoxic... Soldiers themselves find it difficult to adjust to high altitude ... You should be there at high altitude for ... Read More

I am planning to visit a place at very high altitude (> 15,000 feet). What medicine should I take in case I suffer from altitude sickness or Acute Mountain Sickness?

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Dr. Harisha N L General Physician | Bangalore

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Hi you will require special precautions and medicines as well...medicines can't be prescribed here online...consult good physician they will do the needful ... Read More

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We are going to be travelling to high altitudes around 15000ft. in next 2 days. I am prone to motion sickness on Ghats and sometimes even Avomine cannot help. Request to suggest a non-drowsy medicine for motion sickness and high altitude acclimatisation.

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69-year-old female. Travelling to Leh (3,500m altitude) in 2 days. Current medications: Alprex (Alprazolam), Clonifit 0.25mg (Clonazepam), one cholesterol tablet, multivitamin. Planning to take Diamox for altitude sickness prevention. Is this safe? Any risk with two sedatives at high altitude?”

I am going to travel in high altitude areas in Himalaya. So I am looking for oxygen providing tablets.

My son 16 year old has sickle cell disease... my question is Is it safe to travel high altitude place like Kashmir with him for vacation Will high altitude cause any problem

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I have Asthma and I have to travel to some High Altitude Regions. Is it safe for me and what precautions should I take to avoid High Altitude Sickness

Planning for a Himalayan (Laddakh) treck.What all medical/fitness check-ups required before going to this high altitude and sub zero atmosphere.

Hi, I have fever due to some infection (around 100-101 F) for last 3 days and have a trip planned to Leh after 3 days...it is safe to go considering high altitude of Leh and Laddhak

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Hello. I get headaches at high altitudes. So should I consider going to Leh Ladakh? Should I take any medications before going and over there? Thank you.

I will be going to Ladakh for an 8 day trip. What medicine should I take to avoid altitude sickness? What should be the dosage and duration? Kindly advise.

Can I travel to any hill station with my 8.5 months old baby? Is there any changes to any altitude sickness? What are the precautions I can take??

Currently i am in high altitude suffering from mild breathing trouble and sore throat. Doctor suggested azithromizine since i am facing breathing issue now can I now take azithromizine and acetazolamide together? Is there will be any interaction of these two medications?

Hi I came Ladakh yesterday with my wife.. till now we are not facing major problem related to our health but I just want to know the suitable medicine to cure AMS .. because today we are heading towards more high altitude Pls suggest

I am going to sikkim at high altitude. Which medicine should I have to take if in case I suffer altitude sickness? Thank you!

Can i take my 1yr 7month old baby to leh ladakh trip...did he effect with any altitude sickness issues...does it create any problem to his health??

I am traveling to leh which is at high altitude. I found many people advising to take Diamox for better acclimatization. Can you please suggest me whether to take it or not. If yes , what will be the doses

I plan to visit Ladakh .I have heard of Coca 200 that helps in altitude sickness. Can you please advise on the dosage for the same?

I have a plugged ear with possible infection. A lot of pain. I also have a hiatal hernia with complications that cause heart palpitations. Is it safe for me to travel by car to Denver Colorado? I'm speaking of the altitude.

My son 10 years is having Sinusitis. No running nose but pain and tenderness under left eyebrow when pressing. I need to know whether he can travel to vaishno debit. I am going by train. Will altitude be a problem. He is taking medicine and basal spray currently.

We are planning a family trip to sikkim, 4 elders are under medication for blood pressure including my dad who has a cardiovascular history. Would like a suggestion whether taking them to an altitude of 9000+ feet upto 15000 feet in the 3rd week of December for a night's stay is advisable.

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