In this article, we'll explore the likelihood of experiencing altitude sickness at 5,000 feet and what you can do to prevent ...

Altitude sickness, or acute mountain sickness (AMS), is not uncommon among trekkers, climbers and even tourists visiting high-altitude regions like the Himalayas. Shankar Pokharel is a Nepalese ...

Nearly 250 pilgrims have lost their lives during the Chardham Yatra 2024, with high-altitude sickness, cardiac arrest, and harsh weather being key contributing factors.

Dehradun: More than 240 pilgrims have died this year due to health-related issues during the Chardham pilgrimage in ...

What Is Acute Mountain Sickness ...

Two separate tragic incidents in Nepal’s Mustang district resulted in the deaths of an Indian woman and a US citizen. Sharda ...

To begin with, there are three kinds of altitude sickness: acute mountain sickness, high-altitude cerebral edema, and high-altitude pulmonary edema. Acute mountain sickness, the least severe of ...

The Mera Clinic, the first high-altitude medical facility in Nepal’s remote Himalayan regions, has officially opened at 5,000 ...

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The Chardham pilgrimage in Uttarakhand has seen over 240 deaths this year, with health issues being the primary cause. High-altitude sickness, oxygen deficiency, and cardiac arrests are major ...

Living at a high altitude can cause various unpleasant symptoms associated with altitude sickness until the body gradually becomes accustomed to the lower air pressure and decreased oxygen levels.