Altitude sickness

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Altitude sickness

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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 6 yrs exp Bangalore Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Harisha N L

General Physician 6 yrs exp 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

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