Chinmay Sharma, a 27-year-old man from Uttar Pradesh, died in Leh reportedly due to altitude sickness, which is caused by low ...

If you are a mountain climber or you love hiking, even if it's just for fun, you need to be aware of the risks that you are ...

QUESTION: During a hiking trip, a friend said to prevent altitude sickness, she takes an antacid. Is there any merit to this approach?

How To Prevent Altitude Sickness ...

Altitude sickness occurs when a person experiences sudden changes in air pressure and low Oxygen too quickly. It is caused by rapid ascending and less time for acclimatization to adjust to sudden ...

At high altitudes, your body loses water more quickly due to dry air and increased urination caused by the cold temperatures.

A 27-year-old man from Delhi NCR died during a solo bike trip to Leh due to altitude sickness, a condition triggered by rapid ascent to high altitudes. Symptoms include headaches, nausea ...

Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) is one of the common concerns among the deaths at Leh Ladakh. Dr Karan Mehra, head of the pulmonology department at Fortis Hospital Manesar Gurgaon, was only the doctor ...

To prevent high-altitude sickness, it is advisable to acclimatise for a minimum of three days. High-altitude sickness or “mountain sickness” occurs when the body struggles to adjust to lower ...